Articles from the archive

Jim Mancey has retired from his position as secretary of this club, handing over his duties to Alyson Reed, 73 Aberdare Gardens, London, NW6.

As we have said before, British manufacturers should be very grateful to American writers who wave the Union Jack for them in the big-circulation magazines of the USA. Latest writer to…

In the month since our last meeting on these pages, we've had two totally contrasting Grands Prix. You might say there was one modem one, and one old-fashioned one. Michael…

On New Year's Day, the very youngest vintage car was, by definition, fifty years old. To celebrate this occasion, members of the VSCC converged at their regular meeting places all…

A 2-litre Six-Cylinder Open Car of all round Merit and Decided Individuality We have often wondered what would happen if an enterprising manufacturer re-introduced a famous vintage car and planted it…

Sir, I was very sorry not to have turned up with my Lola T70 this year (I was forced to go abroad three days before), and try to circulate 12…

Last month we were happy to bring you our test of the replica Ferrari 'Sharknose'. Not so happily, under the pressure of deadlines, we forgot to thank Coys of Kensington…

Essential BMW Roadsters and Cabriolets, by Eberhard Kittler. Bay View Books, £9.95. I found much of interest in this soft-back on open BMs. The 328 and Z3 hardly need a…

Few had heard of the American film actor driving a borrowed car at Brands Hatch, but with one sparkling drive he gave notice of his other passion Words: Gordon Cruichshank…

PART ONE AC Ace, Ace Bristol 1954-1963 Bespoke British sports cars with fine looks, excellent performance and, if you like crossplies, handling to match. Two engines — 1991cc AC unit…

Results of the VSCC Herefordshire Trial were held up until 45 days after the event clue to a protest having to be resolved. For the record, the best performance was…

AN TH R ROUND THE T WN RACE A VERY SUCCESSFUL MEETING ON THE CIRCUIT OF NICE. FOLLOWING on the successful experiment of the Monaco Grand, Prix, other French towns…