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From track to traffic I have previously recalled the excitement which the reappearance of ancient giant ex-racing and similar cars created when they began to run at VSCC meetings from…

On February 17th we went to Heston to enjoy the sight of dumb-irons and exposed flywheels and were interested to discover that the Vintage S.C.C. had an entry of 55…

M.G.s - A COMPARISON Sir, All of us can imagine a child's feelings on the Eve of Christmas. There are lots of guesses. What kind of Christmas presents will there…

The Battle Continues . . . THE new season of World Sportscar Championship racing which begins at Suzuka on April 8th shows every promise of being the finest in the…

There was a constructor of a mid-1950s sports-racing car — to save any blushes we shall call it the Gestetner Mk1 — who many years later was invited to present…

sent.Sir. NOT ON SUNDAY '' After reading of the '' fantast ie and farcical" 1 think it is rather incredible that the I I.er-, rite'. of your widely-read rind restweted…

PICTORIS L t REVIEW R.A.C. Trials ; Championship V.S.C.C. Driving Tests, Silverstone

Bulldog breeds a double for Tuthill Bulldog Rally I Wales I Oct 23 Torrential rain and testing conditions on the forest stages of midWales failed to stop Richard Tuthill/ Nick…

Although John Bolster has declared that push-rods and rockers are an untidy makeshift and it is time that they were gone (Autosport, February 15th), Guest Keen and Nettlefolds Ltd., who…

"Into the Blue", by Wing Comdr. Norman Macmillan, OBE, MC, AFC. 256 pp. 8 1/2 in. x 5 3/10 in. (JarroIds Publishers (London) Ltd., 178-202, Great Portland Street, London, W1.…

Champagne replies Sir, In response to 'Champagne Query', from A Burman, (MOTOR SPORT, October), the practice of spraying, rather than drinking, the victory champagne, was first seen after the Le…

4: 750 and 1200 Formulae More than ever, money is the criterion in motor racing today. Starting money, prize money, trade sponsorship and bonuses, form a vital part in the…