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It is interesting that those fascinating motor-car miniatures which are now available from the toy shops in such profusion that keen collectors find their models overflowing from the study and…

Built in Crewe, but almost certainly bound for China... Factfile Price: £140,900 Engine: 6.0 litres, W12 Power: 616bhp @6000rpm Torque: 590lb @1700rpm Transmission: eight-speed automatic, four-wheel drive 0-62mph: 4.6sec Top…

Sir, I was fascinated to read Joe Scalzo's item, Stars &Gripes (October 2000 issue) — a fine tale about a little bit of knowledge being a dangerous thing. But I…

* * * A NEW COMPANY Sir, We are writing to inform you that we have considered it advisable, in the interests of our numerous customers, to separate entirely the…

The Mercedes-Benz heritage and Technology Centre proposed to be built at Brooklands has been granted planning permission. Geoff Brady of Mercedes' parent company Daimler-Chrysler said: "Being granted planning permission is…

15 minutes of fame: Venturi; 1994 Montlhéry 1000KmIt began with a game for bored playboys and ended by bringing a French racing legend his final international victory. Gary Wwatkins tells…

1997 challenger to be revised for 2007 record run Serial adventurer Steve Fossett has announced his intention to break the Land Speed Record in 2007 after buying Craig Breedlove’s unsuccessful…

:Johnny found himself in a shallow creek bed with both arms pulverised from the effects of three wailing end-over-ends' JOHNNY RUTHERFORD CHEATED DEATH TWICE. BUT HIS SUCCESSES IN THE INDY…

Superb handling, comfort and refinement, but needs more power to suit the price. When Lotus introduced their new Elite to the Press at Hethel early last summer, some of my…

Bobby Rahal He won at Indy but had to turn down a Le Mans drive with Sauber. He doesn't care if he's underrated but does promise not to be another…

Fifteen minutes of fame Ford Taunus 20 MRS: Safari Rally – APRIL 4-8, 1969 The bulky Taunus may have lacked the nimbleness of its rally rivals but, as John Davenport…

The Beaulieu encyclopedia of the automobile edited by Nick Georgano ISBN: 0-11-702319-1 Stationery Office, £195 Most of us in this business refer often to 'Georgano' — shorthand for his Complete…