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Just recently there has been a lot of discussion on the subject of long-distance motoring, with the Monte Carlo Rally, but more particularly with the London–Sydney Marathon. For many years…

Coys all-in-one oys of Kensington has announced a three-year sponsorship deal for the ever-expanding Historic Festival at Silverstone, now one of Europe's most important old-car gatherings. New this year are…

A chance to view, and ride in, the American challengers of the early 1950s Before the advent of the Ford Motor Company's crushing multi-million-dollar attack on Le Mans in the…

A FERRARI SHORT WHEELBASE LIKE NO OTHER OF ALL THE WONDERFUL CARS at Silverstone, the one I coveted most was there neither to display nor race. It was a grey…

The Le Mans 24-Hour Race has many shortcomings, as anyone will agree who has been there, but in spite of them all it still holds an attraction and lure that…

Bravo Britain! Just recently this country has produced some new cars which should go a long way towards improving British prestige in world markets. Not only have Ford announced the…

They don't make racers like Ian Burgess nowadays - but even in period he was a case apart Looking through some of our readers' contributions for forthcoming You Were There…

Motor Sport has solved several motoring mysteries at one time or another and here is one which the readers may care to ponder over. The other day I was idly…

THE Welsh Association of Motor Clubs will be celebrating its silver jubilee later this year with an event which will follow the lines of the recent very successful RAC "Golden…

Sir, As the restorer of the ‘Pink Pig’ for Porsche, I would like to correct one thing regarding the controversy about the cause of the crash (November issue). What I…

The Honda RC173 motorcycle on which Mike Hailwood won the 1966 350cc World Championship was sold for a staggering £169,388 (including premium) by Coys in London last month as enthusiasts…

The last of the Club Silverstones concluded very pleasantly on October 8th, when the N. Staffs M.C. ran 12 races over the short club circuit. The first was a 750/1,172 Formula…