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Matters of moment , February 1959
Mr. Vandervell's retirement On January 12th British motor-racing prospects suffered a severe set-back when Mr. G. A. Vandervell issued the…
Mr. Vandervell's retirement On January 12th British motor-racing prospects suffered a severe set-back when Mr. G. A. Vandervell issued the…
Volkswagen have constructed a 30-acre proving ground in Wolfsburg for keeping a constant check on the quality and safety of the…
We publish herewith the International Calendar for 1959 events. The dates are provisional at present. Three New Zealand events have already taken place.…
As we close for press we hear of the tragic and somehow ironic death of Mike Hawthorn, Britain's first World…
A good Swedish 1,583 c.c. saloon, offering exceptional performance and commendable detail arrangements. The ugly PV444 Volvo made a great…
Lesney Products have added a number of amusing little miniatures to their "Matchbox" range including Morris 12 pick-up truck, Ford…
Inter-Register On the day following the annual Sunbeam S.T.H. Register dinner and social in London, a meeting was held at…
This Austin A55 (photo) is the third of the new Pinin Farina-styled B.M.C. cars. The engine has modified manifolding, resulting…
Cars feature, as might be expected, in "Royal Riviera" by Charles Graves. But, alas, he gets muddled about the Monte…
It is excellent that the M.C.C continues to hold trials in which ordinary cars can compete with the "specials," up sensible…
A visit to Vauxhall Motors When correspondence appeared last year in Motor Sport criticising the Vauxhall Victor and Vauxhall's after-sales service…
This year's Boat Show held once again at Olympia was full of interest for the motorist even if he was…
In this article which I write every two years in Motor Sport I discuss the design trends in Grand Prix racing…
(The need for special clothing in this modern motoring world is not so great as it was in the…
The Editor looks back on the cars he drove in 1958 I always rather enjoy writing this annual feature, if only…
A section devoted to old-car matters Racing car out of retirement (photo feature) The 1912 Coupe de l'Auto Sunbeam,…
Sir, I have been reading with considerable interest the correspondence appearing in your columns with reference to the Arab car,…
For those people who are not aware, the 750 Motor Club run races and speed trials throughout the season for…
At a small Press gathering on January 12th, Colin Chapman announced that Team Lotus would be concentrating on Formula racing in…
A newly-styled small car of commendable fuel economy, capable of over 70 m.p.h. When the British Motor Corporation announced an…
Motorcycle land speed record holder and survivor of Britain's fastest motorbike crash, Zef Eisenberg talks about the exhilaration of speed in the latest podcast Zef Eisenberg holds the land-speed record…
Lotus has taken the wraps off its 'rediscovered' Type 66 Can-Am car, which has been brought to life as a new limited edition track day car
Aston Martin is returning to Le Mans to fight for an overall win in 2025 — but only after making its Valkyrie Hypercar slower. Damien Smith discovers why it's not chasing F1 drivers but couldn't say no to a Stroll/Alonso combo
Discover a selection of items new to the Motor Sport shop this month. From limited edition prints to a selection of unique books, special edition water bottles and motor racing inspired socks, we've got it covered.