Autocar Collection

1956 British Grand Prix - Mike Hawthorn: Silverstone, England. 12-14 July 1956
1956 British Grand Prix Silverstone, England. 12-14 July 1956. Mike Hawthorn (BRM P25). Ref-Motor 773/21. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1930s BARC 500 Miles - John Cobb: John Cobb on the banking
1930s BARC 500 Miles. Brooklands, Great Britain. John Cobb (Napier Railton) on the banking. Ref-Motor 734/8. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1955 Tourist Trophy. Dundrod, Northern Ireland. 17 September 1955. Mike Hawthorn/Desmond Titterington (Jaguar D-type). Ref-Motor 626/50. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Autocar Poster -- Targa Florio race, Sicily
Autocar Poster -- Italian champion Felice Nazzaro driving the Fiat car in which he won the Targa Florio race in Sicily. His average speed for the race was around 33 mph on gruelling mountain roads

Autocar Poster -- Circuit des Ardennes race
Autocar Poster -- British driver Charles Jarrott winning the Circuit des Ardennes race in the famous 70 Panhard. His average speed during the race was 54 mph. Date: 1903

1930s Record Attempt
Brooklands, Great Britain. John Cobb (Napier Railton). Ref-Motor 745/5. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Lago-Talbot
1949 Talbot-Lago T26C. Cutaway drawing. World Copyright: LAT Photographic Ref: Motor CA/105

1930 Junior Car Club Double 12 Race: A. Frazer-Nash / G. Poppe Works entry
Brooklands, England. 9-10 May 1930. A. Frazer-Nash/G. Poppe (Austin Seven) Works entry. Ref-Motor 754/2. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Autocar Poster -- French Grand Prix
Autocar Poster -- French driver Boillot in a blue Peugeot, chasing the American Bruce Brown in a red Fiat, in the French Grand Prix

1956 Sports Car race. Goodwood, Great Britain. Tony Brooks (Aston Martin DB3S). Ref-Motor 771/16. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Autocar Poster -- Voiturette race at Boulogne, France
Autocar Poster -- Bablot driving a 3-litre Delage No.10 (left), chasing Boillots Peugeot, in the Voiturette race (for lightweight cars) at Boulogne, France. Date: 1911

Autocar Poster -- race on new Brooklands track, Surrey
Autocar Poster --s F Edge driving a Napier car on the new Brooklands racing track in Surrey. He maintained a speed of 60 mph for 24 hours, setting a new record. Date: 1907

Autocar Poster -- Paris-Amsterdam race
Autocar Poster -- Charrons white Panhard fitted with wheel steering (instead of a tiller) for the first time in racing history, for the Paris-Amsterdam race. Date: 1898

Autocar Poster -- Gordon Bennett race
Autocar Poster -- Thery driving a Richard-Brasier car to win the Gordon Bennett race for France. Seen here after overtaking a Wolseley Beetle driven by Cs Rolls for the British team. Date: 1905

1954 British Empire Trophy. Oulton Park, Great Britain. Duncan Hamilton leads Tony Rolt (both Jaguar). Ref-Motor 541/59. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1955 International Gold Cup. Oulton Park, Great Britain. 24 September 1955. Desmond Titterington (Vanwall VW3), 3rd position. Ref-Motor 768/18. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1903 Gordon Bennett Trophy: Baron Pierre de Caters
Athy, Ireland, Great Britain. 2 July 1903. Baron Pierre de Caters (Mercedes 90hp). World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1950 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 18-21 May 1950. Juan Manuel Fangio (Alfa Romeo 158), 1st position. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1953 Tourist Trophy. Dundrod, Ireland. 5 September 1953. Pousse/Jeff Sparrowe (DB HBR-Panhard). Ref-Motor 771/3. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1954 German Grand Prix. Nurburgring, Germany. 30/7-1/8 1954. Sergio Mantovani (Maserati 250F) leaves the pits. He finished in 5th position. Ref-Motor 766/10. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1952 International Trophy. Silverstone, Great Britain. 10 May 1952. Robert Manzon (Simca-Gordini 15). Ref-Motor 771/12. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1961 Italian Grand Prix. Monza, Italy. 10 September 1961. The aftermath of the accident between Wolfgang von Trips (Ferrari Dino 156) and Jim Clark (Lotus 21-Climax)

1934 French Grand Prix. Montlhery, France. 1 July 1934. Count Carlo Felice Trossi. Ref-Motor 777/1. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1935 British Empire Trophy. Brooklands, Great Britain. Arthur C Dobson (Bugatti, number 40) leads Buddy Featherstonhaugh (Maserati). Ref-Motor 766/36. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1934 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 16-17 June 1934. Earl Howe/Tim Rose-Richards (Alfa Romeo 8C, number 6), Roger Labric/Pierre Veyron (Bugatti T50, number 2)

1934 French Grand Prix. Montlhery, Paris, France. 1 July 1934. Goffredo Zehender leads Philippe Etancelin (both Maserati 8CM). World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1956 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 12-14 July 1956. Mike Hawthorn (BRM P25). Ref-Motor 773/21. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1955 Tourist Trophy. Dundrod, Great Britain. 17 September 1955. Peter Whitehead/Graham Whitehead (Cooper T38-Jaguar) leads Jean Behra/Luigi Mussi (Maserati 300S). Ref-Motor 780/2

Le Mans 1925: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 21: Charles Montier / Albert Ouriou, Montier Special Ford and Jean Majola / Fernand Casellini, Majola Type F

1955 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

1928 Tourist Trophy. Newtonards Square. LG Callingham (Austro-Daimler) leads WP Noble (Riley). Ref: 779/32. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1955 Le Mans 24 Hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

1937 Donington Grand Prix. Donington Park, Great Britain. 2 October 1937. Mercedes-Benz W125 engine. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Le Mans 1923: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - MAY 27: Charles Montier / Albert Ouriou, Montier Special Ford, drives past the positions board on the Pit straight during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la

Le Mans 1923: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - MAY 27: A Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport being refilled in the pit ls at night during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on May 27

Le Mans 1923: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - MAY 27: The winning Chenard & Walcker team before the start. L to R: Andre Lagache / Rene Leonard, Chenard & Walcker Type U3 15CV Sport, 1st position

1956 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 12-14 July 1956. Stirling Moss (Maserati 250F) 8th position. Ref-Motor 774/61. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1930 Tourist Trophy. Ards, Great Britain. Tazio Nuvolari (Alfa Romeo 6C), after finishing in 1st position. Ref-Motor 741/6. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1954 German Grand Prix. Nurburgring, Germany. 30/7-1/8 1954. Karl Kling (Mercedes-Benz W196) 4th position. Ref-Motor 766/9. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Le Mans 1925: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 21: Robert Bloch / Leon St. Paul, Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport, battles with Andre Pisart / Jacques Ledure, Chenard & Walcker Type U 22CV Sport

Le Mans 1923: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - MAY 27: Andre Rossignol / Gerard de Courcelles, Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport, makes a fuel stop in the pits with the Leon Molon / Lucien Molon

1950 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 11-13 May 1950. Juan Manual Fangio (Alfa Romeo 158). Ref-Motor 716_14. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1956 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 12-14 July 1956. Eugenio Castellotti (Lancia-Ferrari D50 801) leads Francesco "Chico" Godia-Sales and Luigi Villoresi (both Maserati 250F)

1933 Le Mans 24 Hours. Le Mans, France. 17-18 June 1933. Tazio Nuvolari/Raymond Sommer (Alfa Romeo 8C), 1st position. World Copyright: LAT Photographic ref: C873

1949 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, Great Britain. 14 May 1949. Louis Chiron (Lago-Talbot T26C). Ref-Motor 766/22. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1949 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, Great Britain. 14 May 1949. Johnny Claes leads Philippe Etancelin and Yves Giraud-Cabantous (all Lago-Talbot T26C). Ref-Motor 766/24

1949 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, Great Britain. 14 May 1949. Johnny Claes (Lago-Talbot T26C) leads Bob Gerard (ERA B-type) who finished in 2nd position. Ref-Motor 766/23

Le Mans 1924: 24 hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: The Lucien Erb / Leon Fabert, S.A.R.A. ATS, in the pits during the 24 hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 15, 1924 in Circuit de la Sarthe

Le Mans 1924: 24 hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Philippe de Marne / Jean Martin, Bignan 3 Litre Sport, makes a pit stop during the 24 hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 15

Le Mans 1924: 24 hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Henri Stoffel / Edouard Brisson, Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport during the 24 hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 15, 1924 in Circuit de la Sarthe

Le Mans 1924: 24 hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Christian Dauvergne / Manso de Zuniga, Chenard & Walcker Type TT 10/12CV, makes a pit stop during the 24 hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 15

Le Mans 1924: 24 hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: John Duff / Frank Clement, Bentley 3 Litre Sport, makes a pit stop and tops up the engine oil during the 24 hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June

Le Mans 1924: 24 hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: John Duff / Frank Clement, Bentley 3 Litre Sport during the 24 hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 15, 1924 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

Le Mans 1924: 24 hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: L to R: Andre Lagache / Rene Leonard, Chenard & Walcker Type U 22CV Sport and Robert Bloch / Henri Stalter, Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport

Aston Martin DB3. Ref-Motor CA/66. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1903 Gordon Bennett Trophy. Athy, Ireland, Great Britain. 2 July 1903. Baron Pierre de Caters wishes Camille Jenatzy (in car, Mercedes 90hp) before the start. Jenatzy finished in 1st position

1950s HWM
HWM. Ref-Motor CA/111. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1951 Cooper-JAP 500cc F3 car with John Cooper. Ref-Motor 596/4. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1956 Monte Carlo Rally. Salvador Fabregas (Mercedes-Benz 300SL). Ref-Motor 774/34. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1950s Sports Car race. Silverstone, Great Britain. Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari). Ref-Motor 771/19. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1935 ERA R2B "Romulus"
1935 ERA R2B " Romulus". As driven by " B Bira". Ref-Motor CA/110. Published-22/12/1936. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1935 3. 2-litre Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3
1935 3.2-litre Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3. Ref-Motor CA/108. Published-12/1/1937. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1960 Ferrari Dino 246. Ref-Motor CA/114. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1958 Lotus 16-Climax. Ref-Motor CA/96. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1956 Crystal Palace, Great Britain. Stirling Moss (Maserati 250F) leads Paul Emery (Emeryson). Ref-Motor 769/17. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1927 Delage 1. 5-litre S8
1927 Delage 1.5-litre S8. Ref-Motor CA/81. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1920s Racing Drivers
Dario Resta. Ref-Motor 779/24. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1955 Le Mans 24 hours: The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history
Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race " Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing himself

1952 International Trophy. Silverstone, Great Britain. 10 May 1952. Tony Rolt (HWM). Ref-Motor 771/10. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1934 French Grand Prix. Montlhery, Paris, France. 1 July 1934. Robert Benoist (Bugatti T59) leads Count Felice Trossi/Guy Moll (Alfa Romeo Tipo-B P3)

1952 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 17-19 July 1952. Alberto Ascari (F2 Ferrari 500) 1st position. Ref-Motor 768/21. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1954 Racing Drivers. Don Parker (Kieft 500cc). Ref-Motor 633/7. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1953 Tourist Trophy. Dundrod, Northern Ireland. 5 September 1953. Peter Walker in the Jaguar C-type he shared with Stirling Moss. They finished in 4th position

1955 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. "Pierre Levegh"/John Fitch (Mercedes-Benz 300SLR). After 2 hours of the race "Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

1955 Le Mans 24 hours
Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing himself

1955 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. "Pierre Levegh"/John Fitch (Mercedes-Benz 300SLR). After 2 hours of the race "Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

1936 BARC Easter Monday
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 18: A board advertising The Motorcycle and The Autocar magazines during the BARC Easter Monday at Brooklands on April 18, 1936 in Brooklands, United Kingdom

1924 French Grand Prix. Lyons, France. 3 August 1924. Giuseppe Campari (Alfa Romeo P2), 1st position. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1936 Donington Grand Prix. Donington Park, Great Britain. 3 October 1936. Arthur Dobson (16-ERA B-type) leads race winner Hans Ruesch/Dick Seaman (12 Alfa Romeo Tipo-C 8C-35). Ref-Motor 779/41

1930s Brooklands. Brooklands, Great Britain. 18 April. John Cobb (Sunbeam). Ref-Motor 801/127. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1949 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, Great Britain. 14 May 1949. Philippe Etancelin (Lago-Talbot T26C), 5th position. Ref-Motor 766/21. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1921 French Grand Prix. Le Mans, France. 26 July 1921. Jimmy Murphy (Duesenberg), 1st position. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1935 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 15-16 June 1935. Daniel Porthault/Just Emile Vernet (Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6) leads Pierre Merlin/Georges d'Arnoux (Bugatti T55)

1960 Le Mans 24 hours
Le Mans, France. 25 - 26 June 1960. Cutaway drawing of Jaguar E 2A, driven by Dan Gurney / Walt Hansgen, retired. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: B/W Print

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"Revving Through History: Autocar's Timeless Journey in the World of Motorsports" Step back in time with Autocar as we delve into the exhilarating world of motorsports through iconic moments captured on our vintage posters. Transport yourself to Sicily, where the Targa Florio race roared to life in a thrilling display of speed and skill. Witness the heart-pounding action from the 1930s BARC 500 Miles, as John Cobb fearlessly conquers the banking. Feel the adrenaline rush at the 1955 Tourist Trophy, where legends battled for supremacy on treacherous tracks. Join us at Silverstone, England for an unforgettable experience during the 1956 British Grand Prix, where Mike Hawthorn left spectators breathless with his masterful performance. Relive record-breaking attempts from yesteryears that pushed boundaries and redefined what was possible. Our collection also takes you to historic races like the French Grand Prix and Gordon Bennett race – events that shaped motorsport history forever. Marvel at Lago-Talbot's sheer power and elegance as it dominates prestigious circuits around Europe. Celebrate triumphs from lesser-known races such as Junior Car Club Double 12 Race and Voiturette race at Boulogne, France – showcasing exceptional talent behind these wheel-spinning spectacles. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as we transport you to Brooklands track in Surrey, witnessing a new era dawning upon racing enthusiasts. Finally, buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled ride through our captivating Sports Car race of 1956 - a true testament to man-machine harmony pushing limits beyond imagination. Autocar has been there every step of this incredible journey; capturing moments frozen in time that continue to inspire generations today. Join us as we celebrate passion, precision, and pure automotive excellence etched forever within these remarkable images.