THE RAUPP COLLECTION
It’s the project of a lifetime. Esteemed automotive photographer Günther Raupp presents a fascinating selection of historic and iconic sports racing cars from the 1930s to the end of the millennium. Something never seen before and unique in the world. No event and no museum in the world could have ever succeeded in collecting so much beauty. From the Bugatti 51 up to the Porsche 962. Bentley, Silver Arrows, Lotus, Ford GT 40, Lancia, Abarth to the AC Cobra. Günther captures these sleek machines at many exotic locales from around the world; San Diego to Nürburgring, Laguna Seca to Monza, Silverstone, Sears Point, and many more.












































McLaren M8F, 1972 This racing car featured an 8:l displacement engine and dominated the prestigious Can-Am series. It produced 850 horsepower and topped out at 320 km/h.

Ford GT40 MK II, 1966 The original GT40 driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon which took the overall victory against Ferrari at the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours. The star of the movie “Ford v Ferrari.”

Mercedes 300SL, 1955 The mythical gull-wing photographed at Sears Point race circuit near Sonoma, the famous wine growing area in northern California.

Bugatti Type 51, 1931 Louis Chiron won the Monaco Grand Prix in 1931with this classic racer. It featured a 2.2:l displacement, eight-cylinder, in-line engine with a volumetric compressor and 180 HP.

Mercedes W125, 1937 Unique aesthetics and technological superiority marked this race car. It features a 5.6:l displacement, eight-cylinder, in-line engine with a volumetric compressor, putting out 646 HP. Photographed at the Monterey Airport, California.

Fiat Abarth 1000 TC Radiale, 1970 The legend of a power explosion! These 1000cc engines sometimes even prevailed over the 1600s. Photographed at the old bend with a high transverse incline at Monza.

Lotus 49B, 1967 Colin Chapman's flash of genius allowed Jimmy Clark to take the pole position, set the fastest lap and capture victory in the first Formula 1 race of 1967. Shooting location: Laguna Seca, California.

Porsche 917K, 1970 With the 917, the young engineer Ferdinand Piëch created the winning weapon for the legendary battles of the World Sportscar Championship in the 1970s.

Porsche RS60, 1960 The David from Zuffenhausen: a 1600 cc, 180 HP, air-cooled, 4-cylinder boxer. It took overall victory in 1960 with drivers Jo Bonnier and Hans Hermann at the Targa Florio.

AC Cobra, 1963 Dan Gurney took this Cobra to Laguna Seca for the weekend when he was not busy with Formula 1. It featured a 385 HP, 4.7-l Ami Block V-8.

Bentley Open Tourer, 1937 “Grazie” in Racing Green; four powerful cylinders featured 4.5:1 displacement.

Ford GT40 MK II, 1966 The original GT40 driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon which took the overall victory against Ferrari at the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours. The star of the movie “Ford v Ferrari.”

Alfa Romeo Alfetta, 1948 In 1950 it won the first Formula 1 race in history as well as capturing the first two Formula 1 World Championships in ‘50 and ‘51 with Farina and Fangio.

Mercedes W196 R, 1955 New life was brought to the legend of the Silver Arrows in ‘54 and ‘55 when the great Juan Manuel Fangio won the Formula 1 World Championship with the W196.

Porsche 917K, 1970 Power and Glory exemplified, especially in this rear view. Wherever they raced, the 917s dominated. Shooting location: Laguna Seca, California.

Jaguar E-Type, 1967 This Series 1 version is an icon with captivating proportions, lines, and details like the sublime windshield frame.

Lotus 11, 1956 A 420-kg featherweight that challenged the most successful and powerful racing cars of the time. Shooting location: Sears Point race track near Sonoma, California.

Cobra Daytona Coupe, 1965 The elegance of the line contrasts with the brutal primordial force of the engine, a 390 HP 4700 cc, V-8. Crowned the GT World Champion in 1965.

Bugatti Type 51, 1931
A flawless exterior down to the tiniest detail, as well as technologically advanced. Vive la France! One of the most successful Grand Prix racing cars of the early 1930s.
Porsche 904 GTS, 1964 One of the most beautiful Porsche models ever. Overall winner at Targa Florio and second step on the podium at the Monte Carlo Rally.

Shelby Cobra 427, 1965 A dangerous toy for tough guys. It unleashed 485 HP with a 7:l displacement. One of the most successful Cobra racers. Shooting location: Laguna Seca, California.

Porsche RS60, 1960 This RS60 won the Targa Florio and the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Maserati Tipo 61 “Birdcage”, 1960 Maserati created an ultimate frame made of small steel tubes, hence the nickname "birdcage." The 3-litre was a best seller.

Abarth 1000 TCR, 1970 Carlo Abarth turned the little Fiat car into a breathtaking fireball. 1000 cc, 4 cylinders, 112 HP, at 210 km/h.

Jaguar D-Type, 1955 In 1955, 1956 and 1957 the D-Type took the overall victories during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This "Short Nose" in dark blue dress is the car that won in ‘56 with the British privateer team Ecurie Ecosse.

Shadow MK I, 1972 Always in black dress code, the Shadows raced in Formula 1 and Can-Am as some of the most exotic creations ever seen on track. In 1972, this Shadow MK I delivered an impressive 1,250 HP to driver Jackie Oliver.

Porsche RS60, 1960 The small 1600 four-cylinder car was born for the absolute victories at Targa Florio and Sebring. Don’t miss the chrome rims on the Volkswagen Beetle!

Lancia Stratos, 1976 The gritty Ferrari Dino V-6 stood out for its extraordinary agility thanks to the short chassis.

Cobra Daytona, 1964 This Cobra Daytona in 1964/65 won in the GT category at Le Mans 24 Hours, the Tourist Trophy at Goodwood, Daytona and the Sebring 12 Hours.

Mercedes W196 R, 1955 The famous shine of the Silver Arrows. Absolutely amazing ever since its first race. World Champion twice, in 1955 and 1956. Shooting location: Monterey, California.

Abarth OT 1300, 1965 This fascinating racing car put Abarth atop the World Championship in the GT class up to 1300 cc three years in a row, 1966-’68.

Lotus 25, 1962 Colin Chapman drew this sketch on his napkin: the first Formula 1 monocoque chassis. In 1963 Jim Clark won the drivers' world title and Lotus the constructors' world title.

Brabham 26A, 1969 The Australian Jack Brabham, already twice F1 World Champion, won the title again in 1966 over Cooper and Ferrari with the car he built himself.

Porsche 962C, 1987/88 Porsche models 956/962 are the most successful long-distance racing cars ever. Despite this, the "Andretti Family Car" could only muster a sixth place at Le Mans in 1988.

Porsche 908/02 Spyder, 1969 Extremely powerful and absolutely reliable. Four triumphant podiums in 1969 and Porsche got the first Constructors' World title.

Alfa Romeo P3, 1934 The Alfa P3s won in Monaco, Tripoli and at Targa Florio. The fame of racing maestro Enzo Ferrari began with these cars. Shooting location: San Diego, California.

Porsche 956, 1983 The most successful endurance racing sports car ever. Nine astonishing overall victories at Le Mans! This 956 took the win at Le Mans in 1983.

Maserati 250F, 1956 The quintessence of the Grand Prix racing car of the 1950s. In 1957, the 250F gave Fangio his most prestigious victory and his fifth World Champion title.

Porsche 904 GTS, 1964 Butzi, the heir to the Porsche family shouted with joy at the Targa Florio when they took a dual victory at “Piccolo circuito delle Madonie”. The car featured a 6-cylinder boxer, 2:l displacement engine with 210 HP.

Porsche 917-30, 1973 The Spider evolution of the Porsche 917 with twin turbochargers ruled the North American Can-Am series in 1973 with Mark Donohue at the helm.

BRM F1, 1964 Extraordinary! This BRM has been competing for years in different races and diverse classes, with 1.5:l and 2:l V8 engines and a 3:l V12 version!

Mirage GR7, 1974 The Gulf blue differentiates the Mirage with Ford Cosworth F1 engine. Shooting location: Sears Point race track near Sonoma, California's famous wine growing area.

Porsche 910, 1967 In 1967 this Porsche 910 driven by Cella/Biscaldi won in its category at the Targa Florio. Reliable and light, agile and fast, the 910 models did not miss a chance to win.

Corvette Grand Sport, 1963 A glittering GM secret project. A shining star thanks to Roger Penske, Jim Hall and A.J. Foyt. Featured a powerful 6.6:l displacement, 585 HP engine.
