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Matters of Moment, February 1961
The compulsory old-car tests After toying with the idea for five years, the Government enforces compulsory testing of old cars…
The compulsory old-car tests After toying with the idea for five years, the Government enforces compulsory testing of old cars…
The opening event of the day for G.T. cars gave another victory to Graham Warner's Lotus Elite from Chris Lawrence's…
This year's event attracted an entry of 265 cars, motorcycles, sidecars, bubble cars and scooters and showed an increase over…
Motoring Sport Events for February * Only clubs R , Restricted • whose secretaries furnished the necessary information prior to…
An Extended Test of the Moskvitch 407 Having driven British, French, Italian, German, Swedish and Czechoslovakian cars, I thought it…
According to the Bournemouth Evening Echo, Mr. G. Vowles is planning a new 4¼-mile race track in Matchams Park near…
Last month we criticised the horizontal fuel filler of the latest Humber Super Snipe which is disguised as a rear…
The Inter-Register Contest, between the 12/50 Alvis, S.T.D., Fiat, Humber' Bull-Nose Morris and Austin Twelve Registers, won last year by…
Interest in motor car miniatures grows apace and the Miniature Auto Society, to cater for collectors, has been formed, although…
R.A.C. British Rally Champion Driver of 1960, W. Bengry, started the season with Simcas and then used a 1961-type VW…
Last month it was stated (not as it happened by the VW-prone Editor) that Jet petrol is of German origin.…
Jaguar, who are still working full time, have instituted a campaign amongst their workers with the theme that their livelihood…
There is the crack about a Daimler that, unless they are Royalty, most people ride in one only twice in…
A Section Devoted to Old-Car Matters "Boxing Night Informal" The popularity of the " Boxing Night Exeter " has grown…
The Norton on the " Exeter " Sir, On the route of the Boxing Night Informal I picked up a…
Meetings of considerable interest to one-make enthusiasts include the Trojan O.C. Trial and A.G.M. (February 25th), Daimler Day in Coventry…
On the vintage commercial vehicle front we hear that a Burford lorry, circa 1922, is preserved in fine condition by…
A 1929 Austin Seven won the West Hants & Dorset C.C. Christmas Cup Trial last year, " Giles " featured…
From Devon comes news of a very sound 1926 Austin Twelve saloon bought recently from an elderly gentleman who had…
In Kuala Lumpur a hybrid Alfa Romeo with 2.3-litre engine in a 1938-type 3-litre chassis with Farina saloon body is…
Castle Combe celebrated its vivid history with its Autumn Classic Heavy rain did its best to derail the fifth Autumn Classic at Castle Combe on Saturday during the Wiltshire track’s…
In a weekend full of controversy, Max Verstappen's driving was under the microscope once again as the 2021 F1 title battle turned sour
Lando Norris will remain with McLaren after signing a new deal to keep him at the team for the long term
There was quite an admission of guilt from the podium trio at Austin on Sunday. Not one of the top three – Marc Márquez, Andrea Dovizioso or Valentino Rossi –…