Linkage #020 — Grit

The 20th issue of Linkage is now complete and off to the printing press. It will be on its way to both print and digital subscribers soon — but in the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at some of what’s inside:

Donald Osborne takes us inside the grit of the Mille Miglia in Italy and the unique challenges of showing and judging at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

William Lansbury showcases the grit and glamour of Pat Moss’ 1950s rally exploits — and goes beyond the black and white over tea with her daughter Susie.

Jay Leno explains the pinnacle of steam motoring — Abner Doble’s creations — and looks at what might have been.

Jim Pickering talks gloss versus grit: are the best cars built or bought?

Jeff Zurschmeide takes us along on the Alcan 5000 — the coldest rally in the world, and a unique adventure for those cars and drivers tough enough to endure.

James Roberts puts us in the pits for a look at the team mechanics who grit their way through the highs and lows of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Tommy Lee Byrd goes inside the No Prep scene — the fastest growing segment of drag racing — where wins and losses are decided by the ragged edge of traction.

And in our market section, we look at the shifting classic car auction marketplace in a world just post-Monterey, while Chad Tyson reports on the $14m in classic racers sold at this year’s BonhamsCars Goodwood Festival of Speed sale, Chad Taylor brings us insights from RM Sotheby’s first-ever Tegernsee sale in Germany, and Colin Comer looks at the price for purpose-built muscle via a 1969 COPO Camaro sold at Mecum’s Harrisburg sale in July.

Linkage #020 has all that and a lot more, and subscribers will see it in their mailboxes or inboxes soon. Not yet a subscriber? Learn more here!