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Matters of Moment, January 1961
Saab Wins the R.A.C. Rally The 1960 R.A.C. Rally, which determined the destiny of both the European Rally Championship (won…
Saab Wins the R.A.C. Rally The 1960 R.A.C. Rally, which determined the destiny of both the European Rally Championship (won…
65-year-old Mrs. Radclyffe of Ramsdell, near Newbury, Berkshire, was presented on behalf of VW Motors Ltd. by Lord Brabazon of…
The Editor Comments on the Progress made in Braking for Racing and Rally Cars, with Particular Reference to a Visit…
With several new racing teams in the field for 1961 there is likely to be a shortage of drivers and…
Continuing to look for references to cars in non-motoring books, in " Child Of the Twenties," by Frances Donaldson (Rupert…
A proposal has been made for the rebuilding of the Museum of Science and Industry in Newhall Street, Birmingham. A…
What is Vanden Plas? The other day MOTOR SPORT was due to road-test an Austin A55 Countryman but because it…
"Spitfire—The Story of a Famous Fighter," by Bruce Robertson. 211 pp. 11½in. x 8½in.(Harleyford Publications Ltd., Letchworth, Herts. 45s.) Fabulous…
Those delightful motor car miniatures continue to arrive in interesting profusion. This month, with Lesney excelling themselves with their extremely…
Writing in The Motor of November 9th last year, Dennis May, in an article called " Ladies' Singles," dealt with…
In which F. J. A. Hobbs, of H.W. Motors, looks at the cars he has owned and known from the…
Sir, Judging from my own experiences, your correspondents J. K. Skinner and R. Firth seem to have come off lightly…
Sir, I am rather tired of reading in your otherwise satisfactory journal criticisms of the excellent B.M.C. mini-cars. I took…
A Section Devoted to Old-Car Matters The V.S.C.C. Heston Driving Tests (December 11th 1960) The Vintage S.C.C. held its usual…
No. 16: Angus-Sanderson On the way to Scotland last year for the R.A.C. Rally, I took the opportunity of stopping…
R.A.C Rally R.A.C. Championship Trial
Clutton's Criticisms Criticised Sir, I have noted with interest some recent letters taking exception to comments by Mr. Glutton when…
A 3-litre Humber Super Snipe and the New Standard Vanguard Vignale Six Used to Follow the R.A.C. Rally When it…
Engine : Six cylinders, 87.2 x 82.5 MM. (2,965 c.c.). Inclined overhead valves operated by cross-push-rods. 8.0-to-1 compression-ratio. 121 (net)…
Engine : Six cylinders, 74.7 x 76 mm. (1,998 c.c.). Pushrod-operated overhead valves. 8.0-to-1 compression ratio. 80 (net) b.h.p. at…
Modern F1 transmits 120 camera angles, team radio and an avalanche of telemetry from every race. The footage all comes together in a remarkable building south-east of London. Chris Medland sneaks a look at the vast operation
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has announced plans to go carbon neutral by the end of the current 2020 season. As well as offsetting its carbon dioxide emissions, the reigning…
In the scale of Stirling Moss's sporting achievements, the 1958 International Trophy at Silverstone is barely worth a mention. During the disappointing May weekend, he retired from two races and…
Ferrari's yet to confirm who will partner Vettel in 2019, Andrew Frankel has his say on the decision If Kimi Räikkönen signs for Ferrari (or indeed anyone else) we will…