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"Dunlop in War and Peace," by Sir Ronald Storrs, K.C.M.G., C.B.E. (Hutchinson, 8s. 6d.) This 147-page book may be said to cover everything anyone wants to know about rubber. More…

THE ALVIS "SPEED TWENTY" FOR 1933 NE of the most successful sports cars of 1932 was undoubtedly the Alvis "Speed Twenty." Its performance was terrific, both in acceleration and in…

It is always nice when a restored or replica car proves able to reproduce the performance of the original, and D Lambert's replica of the electric-powered Jenatzy La Jamais Contente,…

When my Mini-Minor was recalled for undersealing B.M.C. lent me a Riley 1.5 and exactly a week later, although this was a normal week going to and from the office,…

After finding success as a driver, James Watt turned his attention to race preparation. He hasn't looked back since. Motor Sport pays him a visit Words: Richard Heseltine. Photography: Phil…

MOTORING IN OXFORD AVERY eminent French journalist was angry with the Prefect of Police. He argued that his arrangements for the Paris traffic were bad ; and he was convinced…

MATTERS OF MOMENT ... ... ... ... 817 FIXTURES FOR OCTOBER ... ... ... ... 818 CONTINENTAL NOTES ... ... ... ... 819 FRANKFURT SHOW ... ... ... ... ...…

Tony Fernandes will be forced to rebrand Lotus Racing under a new identity if he loses a bitter war with Group Lotus over the use of the famous name. The…

Bristol M.C. & L.C.C. Roy Fedden Trophy Trial There were 64 starters. The first dozen or more set off in a fog, but it soon cleared and the day was…

Tough Mighty Tough! The following appeared in a Sydney daily newspaper:-- "Alice Springs, Wednesday. -- A Redex trial competitor never knows what equipment he will need outback -- one man…

This multi-pseudonymed racer was killed at Most in Czechoslovakia during a EuroBOSS event in July. The 59-year old Austrian was racing a 1996 Arrows F1 car when the accident happened.…

Sir, With reference to your article published on Armstrong Siddeley cars some two years ago I hope that the following may be of interest to yourself and the readers of…