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About Amp
Astor Motor Productions provides motor sport enthusiasts with a host of unique and exciting opportunities from which to enjoy and participate in the history of vintage auto and bike racing culture. Our classic motor tours, multimedia entertainment and quality brand products are designed to serve discerning race and auto enthusiasts with all their needs.
Le Mans 1955 Fatal Crash
History 01/12/09
In the 1955 Le Mans race, the most catastrophic accident in racing history happened when Pierre Levegh crashed his Mercedes 300 SLR killing himself and 79 spectators. Because the car was made of magnesium alloy, it burned with an intense …
The Astor Cup
History 10/08/08
I keep my 32 Roadster in a small garage in Sheepshead Bay. It’s a great Brooklyn neighborhood with a strong Italian community. It’s also a little cheaper to rent garages than other parts of NYC. Little did I know that …
