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Gordon Brettell's Pre-war Austin Seven Racing ALTHOUGH the Austin 7 is not raced as much as it was before the war, when it represented almost everyone's first-car and an excellent…

After Mr Locke King had seen a continental motor race he returned to his Weybridge estate with the idea of having a motor race track there, so that the British…

MICHELIN 6XITYRES Under R.A.C. surveillance fuel consumption tests have been carried out with different types of vehicles from small cars to large coaches and lorries. In every case the tests…

The Assistant Editor tries a Racing Lotus-Cortina, a Willment tuned Ford Cortina GT and a Taurus tuned Austin 1100 Hot cars are usually fun to drive and three hot cars…

OPINIONS may differ as to whether banning superchargers is or is not a retrograde step, but there could be no doubt of the success of the seventh Tourist Trophy race,…

A Full Afternoon of Racing Senigallia, August 8th. Originally the Automobile Club of Senigallia had planned to hold a Formula 1 event, but a few weeks before it was due…

Sir, In answer to your request for an ideal brace of motors, surely the ultimate combination is two Austin Sevens, one to use and one to repair for when the…

THE DECEMBER REMBRANDT MEETING N Sunday, December :;rd, yel another Rembrandt enthusiasts' gathering was held. The usual collection of assorted fast cars was to he seen outside with the usiial…

The principle of penalising Sir, I wonder how the principled Ron Dennis has reacted to Lewis Hamilton wilfully broadcasting vital technical secrets of the McLaren team. Surely Dennis’ instinct must…

Electric storm brewing Technology pioneers face contrasting fortunes. By Andrew Frankel In recent weeks, two very different fortunes have visited America's two main players in the premium all-electric car market.…

RESULTS General Category General Category 1. John Wakefield (1,500 c.c. E.R.A.), 1. John Wakefield (1,500 c.c. E.R.A.), 211. 48m. 37s. 70.97 m.p.h. 2. "B. Bira" (2.9-litre Maserati), 2h. 49m. 115.…

Stacey’s sock tactics Sir, Interviewed by Simon Taylor in July, Peter Warr mentioned Alan Stacey who had lost part of his right leg in a motorcycle accident. One of my…