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A.C.  Stand 140 Several models will be exhibited. Examples of both the Ace and the Aceca with A.C. and Bristol engines will be on view. The A.C. has a tubular…

In the 1968 Targa Florio, British owner-driver Paul Vestey ran his recently-acquired ex-Maranello Concessionaires Ferrari 250LM. It had been the second of Maranello Concessionaires’ two 250LMs – chassis ‘6167’ –…

Several items of interest to Mercedes owners have been received this month. First, the M-B Drivers Club will be holding a Fast Driving Certificate Course at Castle Combe on June…

Those invaluable sales statistics issued by the SMM & T show that for the first three months of 1972 Ford sold 47,877 Cortinas, whereas British Leyland sold only 29,963 of…

Sir, As just one more example of gross injustice being unfairly inflicted upon the unfortunate motorist, I cannot help but relate a recent occurrence which has staggered me. At 8.45…

In last month's issue we discussed the possibilities of an early resumption of competition events after the war had been brought to a successful conclusion. We also touched upon the…

The piece by Mark Hughes in the March issue about Monaco and its famous Casino revives for me the occasion when I was in the Principality for a GP with…

It is commonly supposed that the last public-road speed-trial took place in this country in 1925, the year in which the RAC ban was enforced, following the accident at Kop…

That E.R.A SOME more light is thrown on what has come to be known as the mystery of the cycle-shop E.R.A. in the form of a letter from A. Rivers-Fletcher.…

NO GOOD ASKING TONY WHY THE FAMILY CHOSE A FORD Tony is a rear seat motorist—with his mind on other things. He never wonders why their car runs so smoothly.…

The Editor Goes For a Flip in Wing Commander Craddock's Akela G.N. Sooner or later, if you are a true-blue vintage enthusiast, you have a yen to associate with G.N.s.…

300 Miles in Under Three Hours. Lacey's Montlhery Performance. The speed and reliability of the modern motorcycle were demonstrated in an amazing way at the Montlhery track, near Paris, during…