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23/05/13

Corbeau Ltd Edition 50th Anniversary Seat

In 1963 Corbeau Seats founder, Colin Folwell, identified a problem with the seat installed into his race car, namely he did not feel safe when driving at speed. So he decided to build himself a new seat that offered a better seating position, posture control and safety he desired. After a few races his seat […]

22/05/13

Suzuki MotoGP Spotted

Suzuki’s 2014 MotoGP bike has been spotted again and Randy De Puniet, admitted after last weekends French GP at Le Mans, that he was off to Japan to ride the new bike this week. Randy last threw his leg over the 800cc GSV-R in Valencia in 2011, just before the factory confirmed it was leaving the MotoGP […]

21/05/13

Redding Reigns Supreme

Scott Redding worked hard for his first and long awaited MOTO2 win at the weekends French GP at Le Mans. Having to work his way from eighth on the first lap to taking the lead from Johann Zarco on lap nine, he pressure was on but the 20 year old kept it calm until the […]

20/05/13

Grandstand has gone but Rallycross kept going!

I used to love watching the rally cross on a Saturday afternoon on Grandstand when i was a kid in the 80’s. It doesn’t seem to get much coverage in the UK anymore, however that doesn’t mean it went away! The video below is testament to that, a thriving European series with three Brits (LIAM DORAN, JULIAN GODFREY and ANDY […]

20/05/13

Cal takes 2nd at Le Mans MotoGP, despite a broken leg!

Cal Crutchlow says he and his Tech 3 Yamaha team will build on his French MotoGP performance, at Le Mans, on Sunday as the British rider claimed a career-best second, despite racing with a fractured shin after a crash in practice but amazingly it didn’t hinder him on his way to securing a first podium of the […]

20/05/13

Dainese…IOM TT Official Safety Partner for 2013 & 2014.

Dainese is pleased to announce that it will continue its association with the Isle of Man TT races as the Official Safety Partner for 2013 and 2014. The new two-year contract sees Dainese’s affiliation with the famous road races extend into its sixth year. The partnership first started in 2008, which has since seen Dainese […]

18/05/13

Robin Bark Motor Art

Paddock42 has bumped into Robin Bark at various motorsport and classic car shows over the last few months and following a catch up at Essen we are delighted to highlight some of his current work. Robin started his career in motorsport poster design but later studied ceramic sculpture at Goldsmiths in London. Initially he spent […]

17/05/13

HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR750TT: It’s friday and i’m in love

We found this absolute beauty at bikeexif.com (an amazing site if you haven’t already checked it out). The HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR750TT is now owned by King’s Road dealer Warr’s Harley-Davidson, and it’s one of ten factory-built racers from 1972. It was the ultimate expression of the XR750 line, with twin carbs, Ceriani front forks, a four-speed gearbox and a double-sided […]

16/05/13

Mclaren & Honda Agree New Partnership

Mclaren have confirmed from the start of the 2015 season, McLaren’s Formula 1 cars will race using Honda engines and energy recovery systems, renewing an association that became one of the most successful and powerful in Formula 1 history during the 1980s and ’90s. Today’s announcement not only heralds Honda’s decision to take on the […]

16/05/13

New SEAT Touring Cars for the 2014 Season

SEAT is all set to reveal two new touring cars, the Leon Cup Racer & the Ibiza SC Trophy. The Leon Cup Racer concept car, which is based on the 5 door Leon, with 330 hp / 243 kW car which has the 2.0ltr four pot turbocharged engine boasting output of 330 hp / 243 […]

16/05/13

Jim Clark tribute at Goodwood Revival 2013

The 2013 Goodwood Revival will pay tribute to the legendary Scottish racer Jim Clark, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first of his two Formula 1 World Championship victories. Scheduled for 13-15 September, this year’s Revival will feature a daily track parade at the Goodwood Motor Circuit that will include a variety of […]

15/05/13

Steve Parrish Launches Unique Bike Experience

MOTORSPORT legend Steve Parrish has teamed up with Rockingham to launch the ultimate bike experience at the Northamptonshire circuit.Perfect for bike owners and enthusiasts, The Steve Parrish Rockingham Bike Experience offers riders of all abilities and ages the chance to enjoy an evening with the three times British Motorbike Champion before taking to the track […]

15/05/13

CHR Ward Watches…British Racing Green

This is a recent Paddock42 spot, the new Ltd Edition C70 BRG from Christopher Ward Watches. The C70 BRG, with its signature racing number “decal” at the 12hr position, bold use of British racing green (Brooklands version) and technically advanced ETA 251.272 movement providing the power source. Only 500 will be available and at £425.00 […]

14/05/13

Les Leston Tracksac…Historica Racewear

The new ‘Les Leston’ range will soon be arriving at Historica and Paddock42 have been lucky enough to get our hands on one of the new ‘Tracksac’ race kit/ weekend bags. Perry Smith has been involved in Historic Motorsport for many years and branched out into providing specialist racing and driver accessories under the Historica […]

13/05/13

Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championships: Video

The fourth round of the Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championships, hosted by ACU Events Ltd heads to Milton MX Park near Northampton on the 12th May. With three classes of action on display at Milton Park there is sure to be plenty to keep you entertained. ACU Events have been busy working on continually improving the circuit […]

13/05/13

Free Riding in Rio – Red Bull Trial X Sessions

Who needs to go to the woods to ride a trials bike? Rio de Janeiro’s Vidigal community is known for having one of the most amazing views in the entire city. However this week, they got a glimpse of something completely different: French moto trial athlete Julien Dupont riding and jumping over the walls and […]

10/05/13

End of An Era..Moto GP

Dorma boss Ezpeleta has confirmed that the BBC will no longer to broadcast the MotoGP at the end of the 2013 season with a new deal having been agreed with BT Sport (soon to launch new sport channels). The BBC has broadcast MotoGP since 2003, and has had exclusive UK rights since 2009. British Eurosport also has […]

10/05/13

Dirt Quake II, Flat track madness and fun!

It’s one month till Dirt Quake II, being held at Norfolk Arena, Kings Lynn on Saturday 8 June. Tickets are on sale for £10 plus £1 booking fee. One person who buys a ticket in advance will win a full set of Sideburn magazines including the sold out issues 1, 2 and 4. Buy tickets here – http://sideburn.bigcartel.com/ […]

10/05/13

Donington Historic Festival Report & Photos

A fantastic day of historic motorsport at Donington was brought to a tragic end last Sunday, with Mini racer Christian Devereux sadly passing away from injuries received during the Master’s Touring Car race. Our sincerest condolences go to his family and loved ones. The day started on a bright note, with a record crowd being […]

09/05/13

Riders for Health…Day of Champions

Join Riders for Health ( www.riders.org ) for one of the best days out in British motorsport at this year’s Day of Champions, which takes place on Thursday 29 August, before the British MotoGP™ at Silverstone. Every year, Day of Champions brings together MotoGP fans and riders to help raise funds for Riders’ lifesaving work […]

08/05/13

Scottish Six Days Trial SSDT Day 2

Both Alexz Wigg (Gas Gas) and Sam Connor (Beta) went unpenalised today to become joint leaders of the 2013 Scottish Six Days Trial (SSDT) after the first two days of competition. Enjoying the warmer and drier weather Wigg and Connor, who are both previous SSDT winners from 2010 and 2005 respectively, made light work of […]

08/05/13

British Superbike Championship: BSB Oulton Park

A record crowd packed into Oulton Park on bank holiday Monday to soak up some glorious spring sunshine and watch the UK’s best bike racers take to the track. Alex Lowes took the spoils in Race 1, after reigning champion Shane Byrne crashed out while battling with the Samsung Honda rider. Byrne had taken the […]

07/05/13

Stunning 1969 CHEVRON B8 for sale

This stunning car has just been offered for sale on paddock42.com. Chevron burst onto the GT racing scene in 1966 with a dream debut for its B3, the very first GT car produced by the talented Derek Bennett, winning at Oulton Park in its maiden race. To racing driver John Lepp, observer at the Chevron’s […]

07/05/13

Honda dominates at Thruxton: BTCC Rnd 7/8/9

Honda proved to be the dominant force at Thruxton as Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden shared the victories during the latest rounds of the BTCC season at Thruxton. Three-time champion Neal took honours in the opening two races of the weekend while Shedden completed a strong comeback from an early incident in race one to […]

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Classifieds Archive

Historic Race Car, 1963 Turner Sports Mk2, VUD 701, Ex John E Miles Autosport Championship Winner.

£410000
Signature Series Racetruck – Ex-Demo Vehicle for Sale

£54000
Racetruck – Enclosed Race Car Transporter

POA
1967 FORD CORTINA MK 11 RALLY CAR Registration number: RLX 624E

SOLD
2014/64 Volkswagen Transporter T30S Kombi Highline 180 BITDI DSG (SWB)

SOLD
Alan Mann Open Sports Ford Can-Am package

$1000000
871 SUPERCHARGER .THE BLOWER SHOP 2222 HIGH-HELIX, FULL BILLET

$3000
1928 Indian Scout

POA
March F1 761/08 Exceptional!

$399500
1959 Restored Stanguellini #Cs00159

$115000
1965 Dodge Coronet 440 hardtop

$25000
Ducati 1974 750 Sports

$17000