Sir, I refer to Andrew Bradshaw's letter (November 2000 issue) and have identified the mechanic smoking on the grid at Goodwood's Sussex Trophy in 1952. He is A J 'Brit'…

Sir, January's "Vintage Miscellany" asked : "Will Someone confirm the identity of the nondescript truck in "The Beverley Hillbillies ?" Publicity material from the American programme makers quotes producer Al…

A fragment of the past in the modern world of British Leyland. With the introduction of their new Vanden Plas 1500, a replacement for the Vanden Plas 1300 based upon…

"Ferrari Sports and Racing Prototype Competition Cars" by Antoine Prunes. 430 pp. 10 in x 8 in. (Haynes Publishing Group, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 717. £19.95). Surprise, surprise! Another book…

C. S. Burney recalls in an interview with Ralph Venables;—Throughout the whole history of motor-cycling, the Blackburn has had a reputation among proprietary engines second only to that enjoyed by…

• Grands Prix—Triumphant/Tragic This issue of Motor Sport is up to date with a report on the most recent Grand Prix. In the middle of a tragic season of motor…

An open secret  Sir,  While not doubting Jackie Oliver’s abilities, I have to take issue with his memory in crediting Colin Chapman with originating the idea of a wing bearing directly…

Sir, I fear an unfortunate mistake has crept into the letter on Italian car prices you were good enough to publish in the May issue; namely, the omission of a…

Sir, In your excellent report of the Mille Miglia Rally (Motor Sport, June 1989) you infer that the National Motor Museum entered a 1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500, the actual…

Sir, As a company we are naturally very concerned when any of your readers complain about Lotus service. As you know, we are a comparatively small organisation with an impressive…

General Knowledge? Not everyone shares our enthusiasm for digging out forgotten history concerning little-known cars. But most enthusiasts pride themselves on their knowledge of sports-cars, and, the "quiz" being a…

Berger for Prost As expected, Alain Prost announced his intention to leave McLaren International at the end of the season, at a press conference at the French GP. He made…