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by Kenneth Neve. I76pp. 81/4" 51/4". (Grenville Publishing Co, Standard House, Bonhill Street, London EC2A 4DA. £7.95 plus 55p UK postage) How could any vintage-car enthusiast not read this charming…

Pumblings Aft Tian !VERGES Those "Dark Horses." WHENEVER a few motoring enthusiasts foregather nowadays there is bound to be a discussion on the spacial announcement in the B.A.R.C. entry forms…

Two brave design choices brought dominating success, the car's designer tells Keith Howard In Formula One the 1980s were McLaren's decade. From 1980 to '89 the team won no fewer…

Veteran Edwardian Vintage A SECTION DEVOTED TO OLD-CAR MATTERS The 1904 Napier L48 WE HAVE referred from time to time to the giant Napier "Samson" which Alan ("Bob") Chamberlain has…

Sir, I was very interested to read the letter front Mr. Christopher Clarke, published in the issue for June 1978, concerning the difficulty experienced now in obtaining 5-star petrol since…

Book Reviews "An Addiction to Automobiles" by Maurice Platt. 198 pp. 9," x 6". (Frederick Warne Ltd., 40, Bedford Square, London, MB 311E. f12.50). This is a most welcome book.…

Continually, as new engines are produced, the need arises for new, better lubricating oils to suit them. That is why one of the most important activities of an oil firm…

The rest of this page may have convinced you I have a less than healthy obsession with expensive, powerful cars and you’d not be far wrong. But I also love…

The Williams FW06 of Tony Smith was damaged against the pitwall at Donington Park during testing. Smith was expected to switch to his FW07 for the opening race of the…

There is something indescribably exciting about seeing these two Porsches parked next to each other. While any Porsche 956 or 962 is a pretty special device, these specific chassis are…

The first all-new Chevron racing car for 32 years is set to hit the tracks this year. Chevron Racing Cars has launched the GR8, a mid-engined competition coupé with a…

THE WORLD'S FASTEST TOURING CAR Sir, I have been watching the "World's Fastest Touring Car" correspondence which has appeared in your columns with some interest and feel it only fair…