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No more excuses.
Ferrari's book of excuses has reached the last full stop on the final page — it's no never. Schumacher and…
February 1997
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Outside views
HARVEY POSTLETHWAITE Tyrrell technical director (formerly Ferrari F1 designer, 1982-'88, '91-'93) "By the time I left I was beginning to…
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DSJ: life on the edge
Jenks was more than the most read motor sport journalist of the 1950s and 1960s, for he lived it, breathed…
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Master Blaster
With 1200kg and 700bhp, the GT1 Viper eats straights and slingshots out of corners. But what's it like going into…
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Thunder from Down Under
The Maybach began as a scrapyard special, but for a decade it was Australia's most famous home-grown racing car. Simon…
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The family tree of a home-grown racer
In a competition career lasting more than 14 years, the Maybach Special was repeatedly modified, updated, crashed and rebuilt. Although…
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Heroic GP failures
They probably seemed a good idea at the time but there have been some diabolically dreadful GP cars, recalls Shaun…
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Last orders, please
This year the 911 will change dramatically, perhaps beyond recognition. Is the Carrera S a fitting farewell for the current…
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Sixth gear makes new Peugeot even better
Peugeot's 306 GTi 6 may not be the greatest hot hatch in the world but it's the best on sale…
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Straight six pushes BMW Z3 into the lead
The Z3 roadster has been transformed by BMW's straight six. Andrew Frankel discovered it has the grunt to match its…
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Flair alive and well in Detroit
Chrysler led the charge of innovative designs at the Detroit show. Andrew Frankel reports Those who still wonder where the…
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Maserati
Sir, As always, I read Doug Nye's article on the Maserati Eldorado, in the January issue, with enjoyment and personal…
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Pass Notes
Sir, In "Jacques and Gilles" in November's issue we have both Mark Hughes and Jock Clear telling us how wonderful…
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Chorus of Appreciation
Sir, Like many others, I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Denis Jenkinson, and cheered only a…
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Aston Engines
Sir, In the Aston Martin article last month, the author states that the engine subsequent to the 2992cc development of…
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The mother of all Bentleys
Andrew Frankel witnesses a bold attempt by Mother Gun to reach 130mph once again Thirty years ago Vaughan Davis bought…
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Joggers run wild
Fully 120 cars set out from Land's End on a four day rally to John o'Groats. And it was fun…
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The real Italian job
It was David versus Goliath when a Mini was entered against the Ferraris on the 1962 Targa Florio. And the…
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The Man in White
Chris Staniland Test Pilot, Racing Driver and Racing Motorcyclist You surely remember C S Staniland? He made a very considerable…
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Cars in Books, February 1997
Gordon Bennett, Sir Henry Brittain and to St Petersburg by Mercedes Ninety It is through the thoughtfulness of readers that…
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