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Sir, the Essex Super Six was crewed by my father and his late cousin, Harry Whitehead, who was the Hudson/Essex agent, my father being his chargehand mechanic. The contesting car…

To open its season, as it were. the South-East Section of the Veteran CC held its Spring Rally on April 10, organised by GD Smith (who, with his wife, ran…

The original Dolomite. Readers of our road-test report on the recently-introduced Triumph Dolomite saloon in the February issue, unless conversant with pre-war motoring, may not have understood our references to…

"The 2000 was ahead of its time when it first appeared in 1963 and the 3500 doesn't have anything to fear from today's competition. Both Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar are going…

Those who wish to see the old motor-cycles make their annual pilgrimage from Epsom to Brighton should note that this year's Pioneer Run takes place on March 23rd.

Sir, In view of his exalted claims in your columns, readers of Motor Sport will have watched Mr. Thursby Pelham's performance at Brighton with the utmost interest. I learn that…

The Editor's Showtime Soliloquy THE Birmingham Motor Show has excelled itself again, more central than Earls Court, easier to park at, and full of the most exciting new models in…

Most of us who are interested in fast cars have at least a passing interest in their two-wheeled counterparts. Even if that interest is confined to when we are stuck…

This leading transmission designer died recently. In the 1960s, his company enjoyed great success with motorbikes, ridden by stars such as Mike Hailwood and Barry Sheene. During the 1980s, he…

Bugatti Magnum by Hugh Conway with Maurice Sauzay. 559 pp. 12%" x 9Y2". G T Foulls & Co Ltd, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 £150.00 When a book costs £150, has…

RUMBLINGS The season is commencing in a highly interesting manner. Already Ferrari has established its continued superiority in Beginnings Grand Prix and sports-car racing, a fully recovered Villoresi winning at…

Sir, I've enjoyed reading the Ferrari 250 GT Lightweight Berlinetta article in the November issue of Motor Sport. It was well documented and accurate. If I may I'd like to…