Bateson Merc passes rally test
The huge Mercedes 300SE of John Bateson and Mark I’Anson won the eighth running of the Rally of the Tests, the three-day event that recreates the RAC Rallies of the…
A 1937 LORRAINE FOR DISPATCH
this car was registered in Kent on May 6th, 1927, by the owner who lived in Lincolnshire. Thereafter, it was licensed in Lincolnshire every year until March 1934; it was next licensed by a new owner in Sheffield on the 30th September, 1934; after which it has been unlicensed. The old body was a Weyntan saloon, and the engine is declared as being made in 1927. I do not think that this is the Le Mans winner, as I can find no trace of left hand steering having been fitted—and the winner
certainly had this feature. The car is now nearly ready for the road and is for sale to any body who will keep it away from a dump. It is in North London at the moment, and I would be willing to let any one interested see it, if they will make an appointment with me via MOTOR SPORT. I am, Yours etc.,
E.C.3. ” TYPHOON.” * * *