1929-2007 Bill Blydenstein, the famous Vauxhall tuning and cylinder head expert, died on September 11 aged 78. The Dutch-born aeronautical engineer started his racing career in 1958 in a Borgward…

Clark unmatched Sir, Thank you as ever for keeping the memory of Jim Clark so alive. I read John Surtees’ candid appreciation of Clark which so succinctly exemplifies the man…

Sir, I am surprised at the adverse critics of the Ford Zephyr, as I have done 28,000 miles on one during the past year, and replacements have been confined to…

Jean Pierre Wimille wins at 96.18 m.p.h. from Varzi and Trossi. Sommer's Maserati follows them home. The story of this year's Swiss Grand Prix, run over the 4 1/2-mile circuit…

Sir, A fellow motorist was stopped at a spot check and was asked to show his driving licence. It was brought to his notice that the licence was three months…

... and the engines weren't bad either. In the light of its decision to withdraw from Formula One, Timothy Collings considers the reign of Renault Inside the motorhome, food was…

Sir, I believe you once said that Volkswagens were like Austin Sevens and Scott motorcycles, you either loved them or hared them. You were quite right. I loved my Scott…

Blackpool announces a veteran and vintage run on April 21st, with proper time controls, over courses of 54, 65 and 75 miles depending on class, in connection with its safety…

In this article A. C. Molyneux critically examines the design and construction of one of the most famous and most typical of Rolls-Royce cars. We think this is appropriate, for…

The Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 2+2 The Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, introduced last Autumn, is more than a big brother to the familiar, beautiful little 246GT. It is an entirely…

Schuey great without Brawn Sir, Mr Hasker wants to reassess Michael Schumacher’s achievements in comparison to other World Champions, and the extent of Ross Brawn’s influence on his successes (Letters,…

Amedee Gordini The Italian-born, but French naturalised, racing car constructor Amedee Gordini died on the weekend of the Monaco GP as he was nearing his eightieth year. He started tuning…