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Matters of moment, February 1952
The Monte Carlo Rally It is a matter for debate which contest, the Monte Carlo Rally, the Alpine Rally, races like Le Mans,…
The Monte Carlo Rally It is a matter for debate which contest, the Monte Carlo Rally, the Alpine Rally, races like Le Mans,…
In the car world the topic of the day has been The Monte Carlo Rally. in which teams of drivers battle against…
We refer rather frequently to this famous road in Motor Sport, perhaps because we drive over part of it several times…
As from January, 1952, the Wipac oil cleaner will be standard equipment on the Healey car fitting the 3-litre Alvis engine. The…
Chappell Cup Trial (Jan. 13th) In dry, overcast wintry conditions, the Bristol MC and LCC overcame its previous month's "Fedden Fiasco" by putting on a…
The Austin Motor Co, Ltd, has had to increase the price of the new Austin Seven. It now costs £530…
Preparations As the new season of racing comes nearer plans and preparations conceived during the winter come closer to fruition. Naturally,…
The VSCC season opened with the third rally to Measham, for driving tests at the well-known Measham Motor Sales ground. This is an…
Sir, I was interested to read your vintage veerings towards American cars (September) as I am running a Dodge circa 1925—…
Sir, In the current issue of Motor Sport under the heading of "Club News," I read with great interest the item that Mr NC Webb…
Sir, My 1926 "12/25" Humber, after nearly 20 years in a cart shed near Retford is still very fit, having covered barely…
Sir, I enclose a snapshot of my Z10 Talbot, which is in just about 100 per cent condition and a joy…
A book entitled "Motor Vehicle Refinishing Practice," by EE Pateman, has been made available to the motor trade and other interested…
Sir, In emulation of several descriptions of longish runs with old cars, may I be enabled to participate ? My…
As the result of a transatlantic 'phone call from the USA recently, the Nuffield Organisation is to earmark for the American market almost…
South Africa is a young (though rapidly expanding) country of vast distances and sparse population, hence, not unnaturally, the American car reigns supreme…
In order to fulfil his many engagements in Continental races in 1952, Stirling Moss has ordered a Jaguar XK120 coupe,…
CC Wakefield gave a preview of the Castrol films in London on January 3rd and many were the notabilities who sat in…
The latest addition to the Castrol range of lubrication charts is one for the Wolseley "4/50" and "6/80" models. The Castrol…
In the past specialist articles on outstanding sports-cars have been a much appreciated feature of Motor Sport. In this series the "12/50"…
A fascinating chat with Aprilia tech boss Fabiano Sterlacchini, during which we discuss MotoGP's new rules, how he's helped transform the RS-GP into a title contender, how the bike's so-called leg wings work and why Marco Bezzecchi is a feedback genius
When should an F1 driver quit? As Lewis Hamilton is set for a move to Ferrari, Damien Smith says that a world champion's legacy isn't shaped by anything other than his success — save for a rare and notable exception
Marc Márquez is on his way to surpassing Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini to become the most successful MotoGP rider of all time. But could this new target ruin his focus on what really matters: winning world championships?
Jenson Button defied the odds in 2011 by winning the longest race in F1 history with a dramatic last-lap overtake. Matt Bishop arguably had the best seat in the house, as he watched the race's final moments with McLaren's speechless team boss