Articles from the archive

October 1997, the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch. The final is minutes away when Matt James from Motoring News introduces me to a freckle-faced young lad standing quietly beside…

Part II [Last month we dealt with the Austin Seven racing history from 1928 to 1930. This concluding instalment covers the period 1931-1939 and embraces the famous twin o.h.c. cars.…

Through the thoughtfulness of that great enthusiast and historian, Hugh Conway, we were able to read an article entitled "Reminiscences of 50 Years in the Field of Aircraft Propulsion," written…

I was interested in the article "And All That Jazz" by M.L. I hope he won't mind if I correct him on two points; the band led by Johnny Claes…

The President's Trophy Trial, organised by the Southsea M. C. took place at Longmoor, Hants, on November 14th. Weather conditions were ideal and, with twenty-five entries, an exciting day's driving…

A new week-long classic special stage rally will run in South Africa in September to celebrate the country's rallying heritage. The event will cover 870 miles of special stages in…

Now that the Mercedes-Benz company has announced the withdrawal of its 300SL models from International racing, it is not without some interest to review briefly what these cars have accomplished…

Colin McRae's third World Championship rally victory was unquestionably his most important. So where does he go from here? Colin McRae held out a glass with a slightly resigned air.…

Although this was not the first event held this year at the track, one never feels that the season has really started till the B.A.R.C. have held their first meeting,…

Some time back I marked out a standard as an unusual make to be raced at Brooklands. But, would you believe it, another joined in, in 1927. This one was…

When I heard that a straight-eight Renault was to be found in this country I thought that it might offer material for another White Elephant safari. Contact was made and…

Sir, In view of the recent comments in your columns on the subject of unmarked police cars, I feel my own experience might be of interest to readers. Though I…