Although it was first released more than 60 years ago, Porsche has always been able to keep the 911 on the cutting edge of auto engineering, design, and driving experience. A true automotive icon if there's ever been one. The RSR was the racing version that made a name for itself in competitions like the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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The Peugeot 205 always was a car bigger than the sum of its parts.
It was first released in the 80's it's considered to be the car that turned Peugeot's luck around. More than 5 million were produced in 15 years, and you can still see a few around today.
The 205 T16 was the road version produced for homologation purposes that made the 500hp Group B Peugeot Talbot Frankenstein possible. This was when the 205 superminis showed its teeth immediately becoming the car to beat in the competition.
In the hands of some of the greatest Finn drivers, like Vatanen, Salonen, and Kankkunen it would go on to dominate the last two years of the Group B rally against favorites like Audi, Lancia, and Ford and stayed relevant in other rally competitions like Paris-Dakar for many years to come.
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The maddest hot hatch of the 80s makes its way to our garage.
The Renault 5 (R5) Turbo designed by Bertone, was at the time the most powerful production French car with its 160hp 1.4 turbo engine mounted in the trunk and insanely big wheel arches and air vents.
Originally built to replace the aging Alpine A110 and compete with the dominating Lancia Stratos, it enjoyed immediate, although limited, success in the European rally scene, with its crowning achievement being a 1981 Monte Carlo Rally victory at the hands of Jean Ragnotti - fun fact, Carlos Sainz also drove one! Unfortunately, it would soon be outclassed by the emergence of Group B and its monstrous machines, especially the 4-wheel drive competitors with a clear dirt track advantage over the 2-wheel rear drive R5 Turbo, even with the 350hp evolution of the Maxi Turbo. Proof that cult status can be achieved even without a long list of victories.
Only 1600 were ever produced, but you can still get a pair of them right now!
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Remember that time, Volvo went crazy and raced an estate?
We do too!
In the early 90's someone at Volvo thought it would be smart if they were no longer safe and boring and were now sporty and cool. Fast forward to 1994 and the 850 estate starts competing in the British Touring Car Championship. The first estate to compete in touring car championships was never overly successful on the track. And you'd probably be surprised to remember that it only lasted a season and was replaced the next year by the sedan due to regulation changes - it's never easy for those who dare to be different...
Nevertheless, its uniqueness and charisma made it arguably the most iconic BTCC car ever - just seeing one (often on two wheels) on the track takes us back. The fact that even today it's still regularly mentioned and makes special appearances in recent Goodwood's is proof enough of the impact it's one season in the BTCC had in motorsport fans.
That and the fact they raced it with giant stuffed dogs on the back to annoy the competition.
That's the stuff legends are made of.
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With ten official versions set apart by Roman numerals, each new one poised to rule over all that came before it, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is one of the great Japanese dynasties.Despite its humble origins as a family sedan, with the help of Mitsubishi's performance division Ralliart, that transformed it into a car-shaped toy, it won 4 consecutive WRC titles at the hands of Tommi Mäkinen, from 1996 to 1999.All hail the Emperor of the Rising Sun!
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A collaboration with Shmee150 to create a tribute to his own McLaren Senna. On the off chance you haven't heard of him, Shmee150 is the brand of Tim Burton, a blogger/youtuber who travels the world in search of the greatest and most exclusive automotive content - it's a tough gig doing Gumball 3000 or Mille Miglia but, hey, somebody's got to take one for team petrolhead, right?This is a man who's current car collection - dubbed The Shmeemobiles - includes, besides the obvious super exclusive hypercar McLaren Senna, an Aston Martin Vantage GT8, Ford GT, Merc-AMG GT R, Mclaren 675LT Spyder and… *drum roll please*… a lime green Suzuki Jimny! Not bad for a guy who started off with a 1.2 Renault Clio…Anyway, we're clearly fans of the lifestyle so we partnered up with Shmee150 to create a Limited Edition of regular and low-cut sock designs based on Tim's own Cerulean Blue McLaren Senna, with a dark blue carbon fiber effect.
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The two-stroke RGV500 was manufactured by Suzuki to compete in the 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing between the years of 1986 and 2001.This one has Lucky's classic livery, in which Kevin Schwantz became World Champion in 1993.80% Combed Cotton, 17% Polyamide, 3% Elastane.We use seamless knitting to create a sock with no stitches.
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Originally built with rally racing in mind - and rendered immediately obsolete by the appearance of the turbocharged all-wheel drive Audi Quattro - Mercedes decided to make a shift to touring cars. This interrupted a motorsport hiatus that had lasted for three decades, following the horrific '55 Le Mans accident. Fortunately, it was a triumphant comeback for the Stuttgart boys, clocking 50 DTM victories with the 190 between 1988 and 1993. In the 1992 season, the 190E 2.5-16 Evo 2 won 16 out of 24 races and took the top three places in the drivers’ standings, Klaus Ludwig winning the first DTM championship for Mercedes.Based on the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16V Evolution II, a 500 unit ‘homologation special’ production, with a Cosworth/AMG tuned engine and a 5-speed dogleg gearbox this mythical road-weapon-slash-box-shaped-unicorn had massive wheel arches and an adjustable rear spoiler (that was also very convenient for roadside picnics) and was stiff competition for the likes of the E30 M3.
Not bad for the 'Baby-Benz'.
Back when DTM - the German touring car championship, for those of you who can't remember cassettes or floppy disks - was once one of the most exciting car racing competitions in the world, there was the BMW E30 M3, a car we can't seem to get enough of, but who can blame us?Here, in an über cool Tic Tac livery creating perhaps the freshest M3 in racing history?
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Forty-something years ago a legend was born. The 3.5 inline-six M1 was the first car to be entirely developed by BMW's M division and was designed from scratch for a life on the track. You can think of it as the great-grandfather of all M BMWs, a dynasty that has since done so much to help shape and push forward the sports car segment while amassing a global legion of devote followers.Originally planned to be a collaboration between BMW and Lamborghini, the M1 was launched in 1978 with only about 450 units of the mid-engined hand-built bavarian unicorn ever being produced. And, with a top speed of 260 km/h, it was "Germany's fastest sports car" and therefore crowned Kaiser of the Autobahns. But BMW's plan went far beyond just creating an amazingly good sports car that also looked the part. In 1979 the BMW Procar Series came along, a one-make racing championship starring a beefed-up 310 km/h version of the M1 and, in spite of its 2-season only short lifespan, went down in history as a spectacular star-incrusted motorsport event, with a parade of F1 drivers joining in on the fun - Andretti, Fittipaldi, Hunt, Lauda, Piquet and Prost just to name a few. Spoiled for choice, we went with the BASF livery - does the word cassette ring any bells? - in part because of its unique and remarkable design, but mostly because it made the biggest exhaust flames of the lot. Seriously, google "M1 BASF flamethrower".You're welcome!
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Heel Tread at the Superbike World Championship.
Launched in 2009, the S1000RR, like so many of BMW's endeavors, went straight to the top of the two-wheel food chain, the epitome of design, technology and sheer performance.It holds the record for fastest Isle of Man lap - although we guess Michael Dunlop probably deserves some recognition as well. That achievement alone is reason enough for our unconditional love. I mean being the fastest at the Tourist Trophy really puts the super in superbike. Custom made for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team as official team wear, these socks are widely believed to shave a few tenths in every lap time.
Hats off to the folks in Munich and best of luck to the Team!
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In the '80s, "The A-Team" had every kid glued to the screen and dreaming about the coolest van of all time. Driven by B.A. Baracus it powerslided and jumped through TV-unprecedented doses of explosions and gunfire while the Team saved the world and made us pity the fools, one episode at a time.Despite riveting performances all around, the real star of the show was a GMC V8 van with quad tip exhaust and a custom Black and Gun Metal Grey paint job with a Red Stripe across it that ends in a rear wing, red bespoke wheels and fog lights - a lot of them.This enduring pop culture symbol is a worthy addition to our Screen Heroes collection and a tribute and toast to our childhood dreams.
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The E9 invented two of the things that petrolheads most love about BMWs, the M division and the no-compromise-track-focused CSL badge.Couple that with Jager's iconic and irreverent racing livery and we can't help but be inspired to pay tribute to the charismatic 3.0 CSL, the Bavarian "Batmobile".
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The 956 is not only an icon of the legendary Group C, dominating Le Mans in its era, but still holds the fastest Nurburgring lap and along with its 962 sibling, carved motorsport for future generations.
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Although few have actually driven on it, the Autobahn is an icon for car enthusiasts all over the world, a symbol of white-knuckle, eye-watering speed, a raceway for the common man.Sometimes it really is about the journey - as long as it's flat-out on the Autobahn.
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The year was 1999. The new-team-on-the-block BAR left everyone scratching their heads at the sight of 2 different cars, while simultaneously setting a new record for fastest to get in trouble with the FIA. The result was what became known as the "zipper livery", a first-of-its-kind hybrid - and, as far as we know, last.
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The Nissan R390 GT1: Forgotten Legend of Le Mans. Younger petrol heads may recognize it from Playstation's Gran Turismo series, but perhaps few of them know that in the '90s the real R390 was Nissan's best shot at Le Mans glory.
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The 80s were a simpler time. Then, what was rapidly spreading around the globe was arcade mania. One of the most memorable heroes of the arcade was OutRun, a racing video game that defined the genre for decades, and still makes 80s kids nostalgic at the sight of beautifully pixelated palm trees and a Testarossa's rear end.
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The P51 Mustang "Old Crow" got its battle name from the cheapest available whiskey at the time. But don't let that fool you. On the air battle for Europe, it gathered a record number of victories at the hands of USAF Ace pilot, Bud Anderson.
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Inspired by four amazing liveries of WWII American war machines, a beautiful bespoke pack with visual goodies and info on the P-40 "Old Exterminator", B-17 "Memphis Belle", M4 Sherman "Beelzebub" and Jeep Willys. Free worldwide delivery.
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Since the early days of motorsport, racing teams have made their cars stand out with unique colors and patterns that have over and over become inseparable from the memory of a particular time in racing history. And, if you know anything about Heel Tread, and you really should if you're into cars, you're probably aware that motorsport liveries are one of our greatest passions and something that we've gone to great lengths to make into the main focus of our vision. Since our beginning, we've had partnerships and collaborations with everything from small teams around the world from karting to hill climbing, to having our logo on the side of a 2019 Le Mans runner-up - Wynn's Racing Ford GT -, to proudly becoming the main sponsor of a Caterham on the Super Seven by Toyo in 2019 (Iberian trophy), which by the way in the meantime became champion of his class - further supporting the rumors that Heel Tread socks can give you a competitive edge of up top 5 extra horsepowers (our lawyers have advised against commenting on these rumors, but you can't argue with this kind of evidence, can you?).Despite 2020s fondness for the continuous boycott of most things we love and very few real motorsport events will actually take place, we decided to go ahead anyway and launch a new and unique Heel Tread livery for "our" Caterham Seven and liked it so much we decided to turn it into a quartet. If you can also feel the difference in performance while wearing them, please feel free to feed the rumors everywhere you can.
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We're rolling! Let's make one thing clear: these cars are not movie props. They're key elements of the storyline, sometimes they're even characters themselves - looking at you, Herbie! Hollywood Wheels is a tribute to four vehicles that have transcended the silver screen, stole the scene from their human co-stars to become cultural icons for generations of cinema- and auto-lovers alike.
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Can you remember the first car that left you mesmerized in front of a screen, replaying chases in your head while air-steering and mimicking engine noises? Most likely it's one (or all) of these. Screen Heroes, celebrates four of the most iconic screen cars, in a beautifully crafted box, delivered for free at your door.
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Made in Portugal with ultra-comfortable and soft stretch cotton, these timeless and fashionable boxer briefs can make you feel as good on the inside as you look on the outside.Discover the only underwear that fits the true petrolhead.- Boxer briefs with elastic waistband- Front lining for ergonomic support- 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane- Made in Portugal.
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Made in Portugal with ultra-comfortable and soft stretch cotton, these timeless and fashionable boxer briefs can make you feel as good on the inside as you look on the outside. Discover the only underwear that fits the true petrolhead.- Boxer briefs with elastic waistband- Front lining for ergonomic support- 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane- Made in Portugal.
Wash inside out (40ºC/100ºF max).Iron 110ºC/230ºF max.Do not tumble dry, bleach or dry clean.
Made in Portugal with ultra-comfortable and soft stretch cotton, these timeless and fashionable boxer briefs can make you feel as good on the inside as you look on the outside.Discover the only underwear that fits the true petrolhead.- Boxer briefs with elastic waistband- Front lining for ergonomic support- 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane- Made in Portugal.
Wash inside out (40ºC/100ºF max).Iron 110ºC/230ºF max.Do not tumble dry, bleach or dry clean.
Made in Portugal with ultra-comfortable and soft stretch cotton, these timeless and fashionable boxer briefs can make you feel as good on the inside as you look on the outside.Discover the only underwear that fits the true petrolhead.- Boxer briefs with elastic waistband- Front lining for ergonomic support- 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane- Made in Portugal.
Wash inside out (40ºC/100ºF max).Iron 110ºC/230ºF max.Do not tumble dry, bleach or dry clean.
One of the most successful and eye-catching Porsche cars in history is the 917. The car debuted at the 1969 Geneva Motor Show, but it would make history once it hit the track!
The 917 was the fastest car that Porsche had ever built at the time, with a 4.5 liter flat 12 engine that could propel the car at speeds in excess of 300 kilometers per hour. While the car wasn’t lacking in the power department, its handling was not up to standard. The drivers often struggled to wrestle the car around the track, and keeping the 917 on the tarmac was often compared to trying to steer a wild boar through an ice rink.
One of the most successful and eye-catching Porsche cars in history is the 917. The car debuted at the 1969 Geneva Motor Show, but it would make history once it hit the track!
The 917 was the fastest car that Porsche had ever built at the time, with a 4.5 liter flat 12 engine that could propel the car at speeds in excess of 300 kilometers per hour. While the car wasn’t lacking in the power department, its handling was not up to standard. The drivers often struggled to wrestle the car around the track, and keeping the 917 on the tarmac was often compared to trying to steer a wild boar through an ice rink
Although few have actually driven on it, the Autobahn is an icon for car enthusiasts all over the world, a symbol of white-knuckle, eye-watering speed, a raceway for the common man.
Let us celebrate the amazing life of Ayrton Senna.Ayrton, the racing driver, needs no introduction. King of Pole Position, King of Rain, without a doubt, one of the greatest racers that ever lived. So many of today's F1 fans can establish a direct connection between their first love for the sport and the Brazilian. Many still wake up at odd hours to see distant races in the hope of getting a glimpse of what F1 was back then, the end of an era when man was still greater than machine and F1 driving was a pure experience.Ayrton, the man, is beloved the world over for his honesty and passion for the sport and life. A silent humanitarian who invested most of his fortune in the fight for social equality in Brazil, imposing only one condition - total secrecy (no, we're not crying, you're crying!). In a country that worships football like religion and footballers like gods, Senna is not only the most beloved sportsman to ever come out of Brazil - he's the most precious person, the immortal embodiment of all that's good about Brazil.
The car that invented the hot hatch set a pretty high bar for all that came after it.But its birth wasn't easy...The prototype was based on a Scirocco, with an EA827 engine with dual carburetors and a lowered and stiffened suspension. When Volkswagen's Chief of Research drove this prototype, he objected to the harsh suspension and ex
Although not an original 930 tartan pattern, the Magnus is a tribute to Magnus Walker's own plaid designs. Who's he? If you need to ask you're probably not a petrolhead. Magnus Walker is a fashion designer, style icon, automobile enthusiast—and owner of one of the world's most astonishing collections of Porsches, particularly 930 911 Turbos.
The Lotus 97T was a Formula One racing car designed for the 1985 F1 season. Inspiration for the design came from the John Player Special sponsorship, in traditional black and gold stripes.
The first BMW M3... we could just stop here but the E30 was also the best looking '80s sedan with the coolest stance and an unforgettable DTM paint job that made our life very very easy... can you tell it's one of our favorites?
45 years ago, while the motorsport world's jaw collectively dropped, Tyrrell introduced the revolutionary "Project 34". One of F1's most bizarre and fascinating creations: the "Six-Wheeler" Tyrrell P34.
The Pink Pig *
The "Pig" was certainly not designed to be pretty even if it was a brilliant exercise in aerodynamics.
Initially set to make its debut in Martini livery, legend has it that after Count Rossi took a look at the unusually shaped racing car, he refused to let it race in the famous red and blue stripes.
Porsche then decided to go with the pink butcher-style livery to make sure it didn't go unnoticed at the race track.
Although it was a one-off experimental race car, the Porsche 917/20 "Pink Pig" (or Truffle Hunter) became a legend for its surprising participation at the 1971 Le Mans.
One of the original tartan patterns available for the 930's seat upholstery.First recorded around the year 1830, the MacLachlan Clan wore a red, blue and green variation of the Black Watch. In the original 930 catalogs, it was called Shottenkaro.
At some point, the sequence of events from the 1976 season made it unlikely that either Lauda or Hunt could be crowned champion.
Lauda, seemed effortlessly on course for his second title in a row, by winning five out of the first nine rounds.
Then came the infamous German Grand Prix, held at the so-called “Green Hell”. And hell it was for Lauda, as he inexplicably crashed at one of the easiest corners of the circuit. Brett Lunger couldn’t avoid a brutal collision with the Ferrari. Lauda’s helmet went flying, as his car burst into flames.
Each Formula 1 era is defined by one or more cars. Commissioned by Ecclestone, designed by Murray and driven to a Drivers' title by Piquet, the BT49 is the apex of the Cosworth DFV era.
Each Formula 1 era is defined by one or more cars. Commissioned by Ecclestone, designed by Murray and driven to a Drivers' title by Piquet, the BT49 is the apex of the Cosworth DFV era.
The Sauber Mercedes C9 was highly successful in the 1988 WSC, winning everything in the following season, including a 1-2 victory at Le Mans - although by then it was already painted silver. With only one C9 with the 'hi-tech' AEG livery left in existence, these socks are truly a chip off the old block!
