The Goodwood Revival opened its doors this weekend towards the world’s most beautiful, rare and expensive classic and race cars. Lots and lots of visitors braved the inclement weather to go to the sell-out event, which featured a calendar filled with landmark events. Highlights included the 50th anniversary of Jim Clark’s first world championship, 5 decades from the Mini Cooper S and also the 90th anniversary of BMW Motorrad, the German firm’s motorcycle division. The event also celebrated the 60th anniversary of the very first Goodwood nine hour having a 90 minute, two-driver race which saw classic race cars from Jaguar, Aston Martin, Maserati, Ferrari and Austin-Healey compete into the first evening with headlights ablaze. More than 30 Jaguars competed, including numerous D types, E types and Mark II saloons, plus a C type once owned by Juan Fangio. An F-type is flanked using a set of two E-types inside the Earls Court motor show area, alongside numerous other cars of the longer term coming from the period. Alongside its motorcycle and Mini celebrations, BMW also presented its classic collection, with models from BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce. One particular highlight would be a trio of 1800TI / SA touring cars, one among which driven by multiple touring car champion, Johnny Cecotto. Other drivers competing in Goodwood’s myriad of races included Jean Alesi, John Cleland, Dario Franchitti, Christian Horner, Tom Kristensen, Nick Mason, Stirling Moss, Tiff Needell, Adrian Newey, John Surtees and Andy Wallace. Click the image above to discover our Goodwood Revival gallery. Goodwood Revival 2013 show gallery - updated
Monday, September 22, 2014
Goodwood Revival 2013 show gallery - updated
The Goodwood Revival opened its doors this weekend towards the world’s most beautiful, rare and expensive classic and race cars. Lots and lots of visitors braved the inclement weather to go to the sell-out event, which featured a calendar filled with landmark events. Highlights included the 50th anniversary of Jim Clark’s first world championship, 5 decades from the Mini Cooper S and also the 90th anniversary of BMW Motorrad, the German firm’s motorcycle division. The event also celebrated the 60th anniversary of the very first Goodwood nine hour having a 90 minute, two-driver race which saw classic race cars from Jaguar, Aston Martin, Maserati, Ferrari and Austin-Healey compete into the first evening with headlights ablaze. More than 30 Jaguars competed, including numerous D types, E types and Mark II saloons, plus a C type once owned by Juan Fangio. An F-type is flanked using a set of two E-types inside the Earls Court motor show area, alongside numerous other cars of the longer term coming from the period. Alongside its motorcycle and Mini celebrations, BMW also presented its classic collection, with models from BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce. One particular highlight would be a trio of 1800TI / SA touring cars, one among which driven by multiple touring car champion, Johnny Cecotto. Other drivers competing in Goodwood’s myriad of races included Jean Alesi, John Cleland, Dario Franchitti, Christian Horner, Tom Kristensen, Nick Mason, Stirling Moss, Tiff Needell, Adrian Newey, John Surtees and Andy Wallace. Click the image above to discover our Goodwood Revival gallery. Goodwood Revival 2013 show gallery - updated
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