» One-Off 8 Series Restomod - Blackbird Automotive Journal
Sep 4, 2024 · BMW 858 CSL by Rein Speed Shop. Southern California’s Reyn Speed Shop has transformed a stock BMW E31 850i into a fully reimagined, carbon-fibre-clad E31 858 over the course of four years.
» XJS Restomod Unveiled in Full - blackbird-autojournal.com
Dec 5, 2024 · Earlier this year, Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) unveiled its first model since the marque’s revival, now spearheaded by Fergus Walkinshaw, son of legendary racer Tom Walkinshaw. The Jaguar XJS restomod, named the Supercat, was initially revealed as a digital rendering six months ago and has now ...
» Return Of Original Ford Escort - blackbird-autojournal.com
Dec 17, 2024 · When the Ford Escort debuted in Europe in the late 1960s, it quickly became a motorsports legend. Its legacy endured until production of the final limited-edition, high-performance Mk1 RS2000 ended in 1974. Now, 50 years later, British automaker Boreham Motorworks is set to revive this icon ...
» Showcasing Retro Perfection
Dec 12, 2024 · Italian coachbuilder Totem Automobili is reviving the Alfa Romeo Super GT for the modern era with a production run of 40 exquisite restomods. The 12th chassis in this limited series has recently been completed, paying homage to the …
» Nod to a Nostalgic Racer - blackbird-autojournal.com
4 days ago · The De Tomaso P72 is a breathtaking homage to the golden era of motorsport. First unveiled as a concept at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the P72 pays tribute to De Tomaso’s storied history, including the legendary P70 one-off prototype created by Alejandro de Tomaso in collaboration with Carroll Shelby in the 1960s.
» Military Roots Reimagined
Nov 29, 2024 · The jeep-style vehicle was once closely associated with the U.S. Army back in the 1940s. Specifically, the World War II jeep, which went into production in 1941 by Willys, is still regarded as the epitome of light military 4×4 vehicles of that era.
» A Brilliant Comeback - Blackbird Automotive Journal
Lewis Hamilton won the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix for a record-equalling fifth year in a row after his Mercedes team’s brilliant tyre strategy set the Brit up for a late charge that saw him catch and pass race leader and title rival Max Verstappen with six laps remaining.
Survival in the Sun | Blackbird Automotive Journal
Leclerc tailed the Dutchman for a single lap before Verstappen, carrying superior straight-line speed, broke the tow and motored away. Leclerc chose to be satisfied with second place this time, complaining that his car felt “so difficult to drive” due to the rapid deterioration of Miami’s virgin track surface.
Unstoppable - Blackbird Automotive Journal
Charles Leclerc nailed his final qualifying lap around Monza to finish Q3 to finish about a tenth-and-a-half quicker than Max Verstappen. However, due to the Dutchman’s five-place grid penalty for taking a new internal combustion engine (ICE), Verstappen’s qualifying setup optimized his RB18 with a higher downforce setup for race day.
Down to the Wire | Blackbird Automotive Journal
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit’s combination of Monaco and Monza forgives no mistakes. Mick Schumacher learned that hard lesson amid his 160mph crash in Q2, delaying the session for almost an hour while he was airlifted to a hospital.