We have just heard, with the deepest sadness, of the death of EKH Karslake. As historian, writer and driver of old cars, Karslake perhaps did more for the Veteran and…

The Series YB M.G. saloon is an interesting and logical variant of the sports TD model from the famous Abingdon company. It is a relief to many to find in…

Arising out of the publication of a photograph of a 1920s propeller-driven cyclecar in the March issue (page 299), a reader has sent us details, as they appeared in The…

"Modest Millionaire" by William Hywel. 344 pp. 84 in. x 54 in. (Gee & Son, Chapel Street, Denbigh. £3.00.) This is a very remarkable book, as enthralling as are most…

A well restored Mercedes-Benz 500K 5-litre, straight-eight supercharged roadster, thought to have been the car owned by Sir Ronald Gunter, Bt, who raced Bentley, Bugatti, Bora and other cars at…

"Mr. Mercury," who for forty years has been the National Benzole symbol, now appears in a "New Look," in conjunction with restyled solos National Benzole petrol stations. A new yellow,…

A reader queries how Sir Henry Birkin received the fatal burns which ended his life. It happened during the 1933 'Tripoli GP in which Birkin drove his new 3-litre Maserati…

Whatever Montlhery's future, and pray that it be preserved, there is no lack of enthusiasm for it. The fifth GP de Paris Historique for vintage vehicles in April was a…

Last month we expressed pleasure in perusing the American motor Press, which has improved vastly since the war. The fact that no mention was made of Road and Track and…

The Mayor of Stourbridge, Clr. H.R. Stephens, has declined to serve on the local Bench, quoting his dislike of unfair fines imposed on road-users. He is quoted as saying :…

As we close for press we hear of the tragic and somehow ironic death of Mike Hawthorn, Britain's first World Champion. He died in a road accident driving one of…

A number of readers who are knowledgeable about Rolls-Royce aero-engines have pointed out that, in my article about the Merlin-Royce, I quoted the Kestrel as a 37-litre engine whereas I…