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Matters of moment, June 1960
Coronation Safari The East African Safari, ranking as the toughest test in the world of rally-type cars, deserves more than passing…
Coronation Safari The East African Safari, ranking as the toughest test in the world of rally-type cars, deserves more than passing…
The B.R.D.C. successfully put on a very full day's racing at Silverstone, but unfortunately a gloom had been cast…
Sir, Whilst looking through that absorbing book "The Motor Industry," by Maxey and Silberston*, I noticed a calculation which struck…
by W. J. Hughes. 262 pp, 9-1/5 in. x 6 in. (Percival Marshall and Co., Ltd., 19-20, Noel Street, London, W.1. 30s.) If Philip Wright's…
The Royal Automobile Club's 1960 Guide and Handbook contains more than a million words, nearly 200 maps and town plans…
"Traction Engines," by Philip Wright. 89 pp., 9-2/5 in. x 6-1/5 in. (Adams and Charles Black, 4-6, Soho Square, London, W.1. 21s.) This…
by B. W. Locke, M.I.B.C.M., A. Inst. A.A. 120 pp., 9 in x 6 in (B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4, Fitzhardinge Street, London, W.1.…
by Tom Wisdom. 352 pp., 8-1/2 in. x 5-1/2 in. (Odhams Press Ltd., 96, Long Acre, London. W.C.2. 25s.) This is a breezy, readable…
by Alfred Neubauer. 207 pp., 8-3/4in. x 8-1/2 in. (Barrie and Rockliff, 2, Clement's Inn, Strand, London, W.C.2. 21s.). Translated by Charles Meisl.…
Circuit of Posillipo races Naples, May 15th. Since real Grand Prix racing disappeared from the small circuits of Europe, due to…
A Porsche day Palermo, Sicily, May 8th. After carrying on the traditions of his uncle, the one and only Vicenzo Florio, so…
D. Howard shines brightest at 40th B.A.R.C. Members Meeting The Cup Final at Wembley and celebrations following the Royal Wedding reduced spectators at…
Are press cars faked? Sometimes it is suggested to us that cars submitted for road-test are faked to provide that little…
Driving tests: Rootes Trophy for best performance: H. Tennant (1933 Sunbeam Speed 20). Runner-up: A. Rawlings (1928 14/45 Talbot). Concours d' Elegance: Express and…
Since the Maserati factory withdrew from racing at the end of 1957 they have not been entirely inactive on the…
The Automobil Club von Deutschland have announced that the German Grand Prix will be held on July 31st as a…
A British car of high quality For Motor Sport Easter was divided between the latest Humber Super Snipe Mk. II and the much-discussed Chrysler…
With especial emphasis on the "Porvic" separator When a motorist expounds on the mechanical excellence of his new vehicle he never…
An exciting race After the Pau G.P. the points position in the F.2 Manufacturers' Cup gave Cooper 22 points for their wins at Brussels…
The annual Concours d'Elegance of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club will be held at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, on June 19th at…
McLaren might be about to make a popular decision In a nod to its past, or at least an iconic few years, McLaren looks set to be reverting to its…
Press releases are usually pretty turgid affairs. And then, just once in a while, you get one that makes you put down your coffee, read, re-read and then check the…
Modern sport is a professional business but in fact the whole point of sport is to give people a break from their professional worlds: the workplace, the office, the factory.…
IndyCar kicks off its new season in the streets of St Petersburg, Florida this weekend. Sunday in St Pete will witness the first race for Chevrolet and Honda’s aero kits…