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  Honda have a habit of producing game changers. For example, the RC164, RC166, Fireblade and the RC30.  Iconic Auctions  have this ex Joey Dunlop, ex Steve Hislop, and Ex Nick Jeffries RC30 being offered at their July Kempton Park sale. Their cant be many RC30's with a better race providence coming onto the open market. Developed by Honda with one aim in mind - to win the World Superbike Championship. Built with a twin-spar alloy beam frame, 16-valve V4 engine with gear-driven cams, close-ratio 6-speed gearbox and 4-pot front brake calipers. This machine started life as a standard bike in 1991, imported from the USA and stripped down by the Honda race team in Louth. Built up using factory NLOB race parts with the frame being modified to Formula 1 specification including flat-sided carburettors, full race Tony Scott tuned NLOB engine and kit radiators. Modified with a shortened rear swing arm and larger upside down front forks. Steve Hislop competed on the bike during the...

  Listed by  Bingo Auctions  what is thought to be an American specification Pantera GTS, albeit extensively modified by a previous owner...... ......... in the "spirit of the legendary Group 4 racing Panteras" that competed in events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans during the 1970s. Dramatic overfenders transform the elegant original silhouette into a far more aggressive, ground-hugging stance. The retractable headlamps have been removed in favor of bespoke one-off headlights, while deep-rim ENKEI HR385 wheels further emphasize the car’s muscular and purposeful character. Mirroring its aggressive exterior, the interior has also been extensively modified. While the original gauges remain, the center console has been simplified with only essential instrumentation and switches installed within an aluminum panel, creating a distinctly race-inspired atmosphere. The car retains the traditional ZF 5-speed manual transmission, known for its satisfyingly mechanical shift feel. Ac...

  Drive Vintage : In the world of classic rally cars, the 1975 Lancia Fulvia Safari stands as an enduring symbol of innovation, power, and off-road prowess. This remarkable machine, born from the fertile minds of Lancia’s engineering team, brought an unprecedented level of performance and versatility to the rallying world during its era. In this article, we take a journey back in time to explore the history and significance of the Lancia Fulvia Safari. The Lancia Fulvia Safari was no ordinary rally car; it was a purpose-built vehicle designed to dominate the demanding terrain of rally courses across the world. Lancia, an Italian automaker with a storied history in motorsport, leveraged its expertise to create a machine that would redefine rally racing. Under the hood of the Fulvia Safari lay a 1.6-liter V4 engine, capable of producing around 130 horsepower. While this might not seem like much by today’s standards, it was a potent powerplant for its time, delivering a remarkable pow...