Archive
04/11/2023
Roarington's Christmas Gift Ideas 1: Models & Creativity. A Holiday Season Without Getting Bored
Explore Roarington’s top Christmas gifts for car enthusiasts: advent calendars for model cars, Lego Icons with iconic vehicles, and movie-inspired sets like the DeLorean and ECTO-1. Perfect ideas for a creative holiday season with family or friends.
04/11/2023
Cobra. Carroll Shelby's masterpiece
Unveiling the American Dream: Carroll Shelby's transformation of the AC Ace into the iconic Shelby Cobra, a powerhouse challenging European giants in racing. A tale of passion, innovation, and victory.
04/11/2023
Indy 500: the oldest and fastest race in the world
The Indy 500 is famous for its traditions, selective qualifications, victories by female drivers, and increasing average speeds. It has evolved from racing on bricks to becoming the oldest and fastest race in the world, captivating both drivers and fans.
04/11/2023
The mystery of barn finds: Shelby and Alfa Romeo, two unique gems from the memory barn
Lost treasures of automotive history: A Shelby Cobra Coupe Daytona, once sold for $1,000, rediscovered in a tragic tale. An Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 A, vanished in 1952, reemerges in Argentina, beautifully restored.
01/11/2023
Artcurial leads the way
Artcurial's Paris auction showed diverse models and caution in uncertain times. Notable sales included a Ferrari 512 BB and Maserati Quattroporte. Cliff Goodall's analysis on Roarington.com is valuable.
01/11/2023
Cunningham. The American dream at Le Mans
Wealthy scion Briggs Cunningham's fascination with racing evolved from a youthful driver to an ambitious constructor. His journey, marked by iconic cars like "Le Monstre," unfolded at Le Mans, with persistence leading to a podium in 1953.
28/10/2023
Lotus 25: Colin Chapman's first Queen
Colin Chapman's quest for speed and lightness shaped Lotus Cars. From the stripped MK4 to the revolutionary Lotus 25, Chapman's innovations defined an era. Jim Clark's victories, culminating in the 1963 World Championship.
28/10/2023
The mystery of barn finds: a Miura bullfight
Embark on an automotive odyssey akin to Jack London's tales. The Lamborghini Miura, a protagonist since the '66 Geneva Motor Show, reveals itself in forgotten corners—a Greek gift, a Black Forest gem, and a French collector's red relic.
28/10/2023
How a French inventor shortened the distance between London and Brighton
In 1896, a groundbreaking race from London to Brighton took place, with cars replacing horse-drawn carriages. Leon Bollee's tricycle won, covering the 84-kilometer distance in just 3 hours, 44 minutes, and 35 seconds.
25/10/2023