I am told that the first night of the Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang musical in London's West End was an enormous success, but that it all petered out on the second night when…

Connaught's folly Sir, With reference to the letter of Mr CF Johnson (Motor Sport, January 1988) in connection with the five-speed pre-selector gearbox/final-drive unit destined for the J5-Type 2.5-litre GP…

"It was my second year in single-seater racing, so I was still very inexperienced. Mike Earle was running the March F2 team, and Robin Herd decided that my engineer was…

[Will the new silencing regulations restrict motor cycling sport or development ? The following article analyses the salient points of the "Six-to-One" order.] The few jaded inhabitants of Weybridge who…

Sir, Whilst reading the November edition I came across a full-page advertisement for the Lotus 7. The inference is that a 0-60 in 6.5 sec., 100-m.p.h., unbeatable car can be…

This year's Targa Florio was an exciting and arduous race. Out of 186 starters, only 79 finished. Alberto Ascari led at first in the new 2.4-litre V12 Ferrari, but 680…

Sir, I have been a loyal and devoted follower of your excellent magazine since early childhood, but have only now been prompted to write to you. This is not because…

Sir, I have followed with interest the recent correspondence in Motor Sport concerning V8 specials and was especially interested to read the letter from JD Batten's daughter. Mrs. Warren, in the June issue. In…

Sir, I enclose two photographs of Andre Lombard, one in a car fitted with a splendid set of wings, the other without. It must be the same Salmson? In 1921…

This coveted award was awarded for 1976 to Roy Lane, and not as stated last month. Roy Lane also won the John Virr Trophy and Newton Trophy. Apologies.

Opinions expressed are those of our correspondents, and are not necessarily those of MOTOR SPORT. Historic Safety It is generally known that the RAC MSA is seriously looking into the…

Charles Antony Standish (he much prefers Tony) Brooks would never say that he was self-effacing. He's far too self-effacing for that. For instance, as we wander through his and wife…