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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…
The Austin Motor Co, Ltd, has had to increase the price of the new Austin Seven. It now costs £530…
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…
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 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…
A book entitled "Motor Vehicle Refinishing Practice," by EE Pateman, has been made available to the motor trade and other interested…
Sir, My 1926 "12/25" Humber, after nearly 20 years in a cart shed near Retford is still very fit, having covered barely…
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, I enclose a snapshot of my Z10 Talbot, which is in just about 100 per cent condition and a joy…
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…
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,…
In the past specialist articles on outstanding sports-cars have been a much appreciated feature of Motor Sport. In this series the "12/50"…
The highlights from a season like no other: some of the best of Mat Oxley's Motor Sport columns from 2020
The name Sébastien Loeb is now etched into rally legend, but at the 2002 Monte Carlo Rally the arrival of the relatively unknown Frenchman into the Citroën works team sent…
There have been better, but none greater. ERA laid the foundations for Britain's eventual domination of the sport What is it about ERAs? They fascinated me as a geeky kid attending…
The man from Haguenau in Alsace is a phenomenon: 106 podiums from 156 World Rally Championship starts; 831 fastest stage times; and 1372 points. Record after record after record. His…