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A SILENCER PROSECUTION. A prosecution of a Zenith rider of a 6-80 Zenith fitted with the maker's standard silencer was heard a few days ago. The Bench were invited to…

Sir, I note with interest the article in the April issue on the finding of another Lola-Aston Martin, and particularly references to myself. I would like to point out that…

You saw it here first! It makes a change for a German car to come on sale in the UK before it reaches showrooms in its native land, but in…

"Motoring Cavalcade," by W. J. Bentley (144 pages, 7 in. by 9¾ in., 16s. Odhams Press, Ltd., 96, Long Acre, W.C.2). Inevitably this motor history book goes over ground which has…

Sir, I was most interested to see the letter from your reader Mr. Richard Walker regarding steering troubles with a Triumph 2000. I too fitted a wood-rim steering wheel and…

Recognised as the world’s first credible Japanese sports car, the durable 240Z is still sought after, even if the period PVC trim is looking a little passé… By any rational…

Sir, I wonder how many other enthusiasts like ourselves were staggered at the admission fee of £1.40 per head charged for the Beaulieu Autojumble? My wife and I were at…

Sir, Much as I admire the spirit of Mr. Elliot-Pyles letter (Motor Sport for June "why do the beggars go out and buy foreign rubbish?"), the matter is more complicated…

After nearly 25 years, the familiar, aluminium-framed side windows, shallow, broad screen and high scuttle of the stumpy, TreVoR Wilkinson-originated TVR have made way for a brand-new shape. Martin Lilley…

The evergreen RAC British Hillclimb Championship celebrated its Golden Jubilee in style at Shelsley Walsh on June 6, when all but two of the 19 living champions returned to the…

An Alpine Tour with a Difference by J. M. B. DOVE A record number of English motorists took their cars abroad this season. This article will remind them of those…

It is always interesting to talk to people about the cars they have owned and why they disposed of them. The other day I chatted with Grp. Capt. Wynne, whose…