Lola T590

The Lola T590 is a sports racing car produced by Lola Cars in the late 1970s, designed for competition in Sports 2000 racing, a category aimed at cost-effective, high-performance racing. The T590 became one of the most successful and recognizable models in this class, known for its lightweight construction, aerodynamic bodywork, and reliability. It was […]

Dallara F382

The Dallara F382 marked the Italian manufacturer Dallara’s first foray into the highly competitive world of Formula 3, and it set the stage for the company’s future dominance in lower formula categories. Built for the 1982 Formula 3 season, the F382 was designed by Giampaolo Dallara, who applied his expertise to produce a car that […]

ATS HS1 Merzario A1

The ATS HS1, also known as the Merzario A1, was a Formula 1 car that marked the beginning of the German ATS team’s entry into the sport. The A1 was developed using the basic design concepts of 1970s Formula 1 cars, centred around an aluminium monocoque chassis and powered by the reliable Ford Cosworth DFV […]

March 701

The March 701, designed by Robin Herd, was March Engineering’s first Formula 1 car and made its debut in the 1970 season. It featured an aluminium monocoque chassis and was powered by the Ford Cosworth DFV engine. Despite its simplicity, the 701 had a successful debut, driven by notable drivers like Jackie Stewart and Ronnie […]

March 761

The March 761, introduced for the 1976 Formula 1 season, was a continuation of March Engineering’s philosophy of building cost-effective customer cars for privateers while still maintaining a presence as a factory team. Designed by Robin Herd, the car utilized the reliable Ford Cosworth DFV engine, a staple in F1 during that era, mated to […]

Arrows A6

The Arrows A6 was designed for the 1983 Formula 1 season, following on from the A5. Designed by Dave Wass, the A6 featured a clean, relatively simple design with an aluminium monocoque chassis. The car was powered by the ever-reliable Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine, producing around 500-520 horsepower. By 1983, however, the naturally aspirated […]

Shadow DN1 3A

In 1972, the renowned English driver Graham Hill ventured into Brabham, but by year’s end, Ron Tauranac relinquished control to Bernie Ecclestone. As the eldest contender in top-tier formula racing, Hill found himself battling against a wave of youthful aggression, their speed outpacing his own. Despite all the prime seats being occupied, Hill’s wealth of […]

Elva 100

Formula Junior, a true breeding ground for champions, was established in 1958. Over six seasons, it groomed numerous drivers and paved the way for four future Formula 1 World Champions. The idea was first proposed by Giovanni Lurani, a former driver and sportsman turned journalist, in November 1956. He envisioned a “Formula International Junior” category […]

March 773

The March 773 is one of the classic single-seaters produced by the Bicester house for Formula 3.Several drivers raced with English single-seaters, including the young Brazilian Nelson Piquet who began racing with this car in the European Formula 3 championship in 1977, before moving on to a Ralt RT1 chassis again powered by a 2-litre […]