We are informed by Postans, Morley Brothers and Birtles, Ltd. that, contrary to our statement last month, they cannot supply British Racing Green or any other cellulose lacquer to the…

Ever since the likes of John Cooper and Colin Chapman started dominating Grand prix racing in the late 1950s and early ’60s, Britain has been the hub of influence and…

The New Restrictions Germany Won't Have Them Sir, Once again the motorist bears the brunt of "economy measures" to conserve oil, first with swingeing petrol taxes (with the prospect of…

Sir, In the "Cars in Books" column in the August issue mention is made of the late Queen Mary recording the mileage of a motoring trip during the month of…

News from the main auction houses around the world – Bonhams – The annual Goodwood Festival of Speed sale on July 3 was a success, with Bonhams raising a total…

Former GP driver Tony Gaze died recently, aged 93. A decorated fighter pilot during WWII, Gaze took up motor racing in the late 1940s and was the first Australian to…

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed to Motor Sport that he is in talks with a movie studio about a big-screen film following the sport from its beginnings to…

Sir, In an unassuming sort of way the motorcyclists of Yorkshire have, for many years, taken part in an annual frolic on similar lines to those you suggest for cars…

Light aeroplane enthusiasts should note that on April 7th Blackbushe Aero Club is staging a gigantic fly-in and demonstrations of new aeroplanes. Blackbushe is about 35 miles from London, on…

Sir, During the last "bit of bother" the method of starting the Cheetah engines on an Anson was to insert an enormous crank into a socket just behind the engine…

"Amateur Racing Driver," by T. P. Cholmondeley Tapper. 161 pp.,5 1/2 in. by 8 3/4 in. (Foulis, 7. Milford Lone, W.C.2. ) 15s.) This is quite one of the best…

Sir, I purchased a 1962 Rover 100 nearly four years ago for £375 which had covered 27,500 miles by one owner. I have now covered a further 40,000 miles in…