Described to the Editor in a recent interview. John (Jumbo to his close friends) Goddard is a versatile motoring enthusiast and competitor in sprint and vintage contests with sufficient wealth for…

ALVIS cars, from the advent of the original "10/30'' in 1920, have always had a fine reputation, and much interest still exists in the pre-war models. The writer has owned five…

An Occasional Section Devoted to Aeronautical Affairs After the War, an "Aerial Derby" In the beginning the aeroplane was an object of mystery and mistrust to most people, and those…

This is, I imagine, a question heard frequently in betting-shops and on racecourses. Not being a betting man, I cannot confirm it. This may sound prudish but the fact is…

This month's "Nostalgic" feature is based on some extremely interesting papers sent to us by Mr. M.H. Peard, of South Croydon, a keen Volkswagen owner. The first is a reprint…

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 570 cc Fiat Topolino the Fiat Register is to hold an International Topolino Meeting, with dinner and Concours d'Elegance in Lincoln in 1986,…

TO mark the 50th anniversary of Martinsyde motorcycles and the 60th of Martinsyde aeroplanes the Martinsyde Committee is holding an exhibition of appropriate products, photographs, trophies, models etc., at the…

This Southsea classic, which counts towards the BTDA 1952 Gold Star, was held on February 10th and attracted 48 entries. We believe the organisers considered cancelling it but were told by the RAC that…

Having publicised the 750 MC's 6-hour Relay Race as an excellent fixture to compete in and watch, we are disturbed to learn that instead of happening at Silverstone on Oct.…

It used to be almost possible to base one's calendar on the VSCC fixture list. But more events have been added and there is a notable change this year, with…

"Aston Martin Manual-1921-1958." 404 pp. 8 3/4 in. x 5 1/8 in. (Pertly & Routleff Ltd., 4, Kirchen Road, Landon, W.13. 65s. 6d. post free.) This is a quite remarkable…

"Racing Round the Island" by Bob Holiday 212 pp. 8 3/4 in. 5 1/2 in. (David & Charles, Newton Abbot, Devon. £3.95.) At first sight this book about racing round…