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A Sports Shooting-Brake THIS IS to some extent in the nature of a recap., because the pros and cons of the 3-litre Ford V6-engined, plastic-bodied Reliant Scimitar in normal form…

A CORRECTION In the May issue, commenting upon the remarkably fine performance of the Type 328 Frazer-Nash-B.M.W., which had covered over 100 miles in one hour mules R.A.C. observation, driven…

"THE BOOK OF SPEED" Speed in transport and speed in sport have become integral features of modern life, and the new edition of " The Book of Speed " reveals…

Sir, I am enclosing a photograph of Rolls-Royce armoured cars in the desert (in Iraq probablyI) on which my father (the late Flight Lieutenant H. F. Blackburn served during 1939.…

THE enterprising Tonbridge firm, Action Video, went to the recent AMOC St. John Horsfall meeting at Silverstone to record the day's events. The results of their labours can be seen…

May 21-23 Magny-Cours (F) International Supersports Cup features at French Grand Prix circuit 21-23 Salzburgring (A) Famous Austrian track hosts opening race of new European Formula Two Series 22-23 Pau…

THE FIRST BROOKLADS MEETING 1907 When the sport was very young DECEMBER 6th, 1906 and July 6th, 1907 stand as red-letter days in the annals of English motor racing, for…

By Pierre Ménard & Jacques Vassal ISBN 2-84707-001-X Published by Chronosports, 24.50 Euros Though relatively slim, this packs in a lot of detail as well as an impressive picture selection,…

Action-packed finale -- HSCC: Silverstone October 15 Though all bar one of the HSCC's championships were settled ahead of the final meeting of the year at Silverstone, packed grids and…

Sir. If, as stated in Pictorial Review last month, Mike Spence won the Lavant Cup race at Goodwood in a Willment-B,R.M., can you please explain how he changed cars during…

THE 16-66 A.C. A FAST SPORTS CAR WITH UNIMPEACHABLE MANNERS. LE " poids, c'est l'ennemi " is the slogan of a famous Continental firm specialising in small cars, and the…

Barrie Williams has emerged the winner of the generously-sponsored Renault 5 Elf Turbo Cup. After taking the Philips Pole Premium award, Williams won in the rain at Oulton Park at…