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Historic Racing Photos

Cobra Ginetta Sandwich

Yipe. This photo by Trevor Legate that he captured at Brands Hatch in October 1967 shows that roll bars aren’t just for rolling. As I understand it, no injuries—not for lack of trying.
via Nigel Smuckatelli’s Flickr.

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Vintage Racing Advertising

This is it—the Mk. VI Elva

The Best Small Sports Racing Car produced today—irrespective of price.
This is it—the Mk. VI Elva.
If you don’t agree, I would be interested to know your reasons by phone (Hastings 51371) or letter—Frank Nichols
Elva Cars (1961) Ltd., Hastings, Sussex

I love the bluster of this ad copy, as if Frank is challenging me to a fight if I don’t love the Mk. VI. Easy, Frank. I do.