Articles from the archive

" 'The Motor' Year Book, 1957," edited by Laurence Pomeroy, F.R.S.A., M.S.A.E., and Rodney Walkerley. 248 pp., 10 in. by 7½ in. (Temple Press Ltd., Bowling Green Lane, London, E.C.1. 17s.…

THE REGULATIONS OF THE MONTE CARLO CLASSIC, WHICH CONTINUES FOR 1935 WITH ALTERED ROUTES AND A NEW BASIS OF DECIDING THE FINAL ORDER. DIE-HARDS of the Monte Carlo Rally will…

"Grand Prix Racing-1906-1914," by T.A.S.O. Mathieson. 300 pp. 10 in x 12 in. (Autobooks Ltd., Bennett Road, Brighton, Sussex. £6, 6s. post free) This book is one of the more…

By Sydney Allard My crew consisted of Guy Warburton and Tom Lush, and our arrangements were that Guy and I should share the driving and Tom be responsible for navigating…

A 1986 NASCAR racer driven by Dale Earnhardt will be one of the star lots at the annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Arizona in January. More than 300 classic…

Lesney have among their usual inexpensive little replicas a Snow-Trac and a Lincoln Continental (1s 11d. each); respectively Nos. 35 and 31 in the "Matchbox" series. Corgi have brought out…

STREAMLINE BODYWORK FOR SPORTS AND RACING CARS. FOR centuries past, coachbuilders have been regarded as amongst the most conservative of folk, and in. some cases this conservatism is found in…

The Renault 16TS • B.R.D.C. Clubmen's Championship • A 700-c.c. Estate Car • Bugatti O.C. Coppa Costantini Meeting A few years ago someone whose name escapes me thought up a…

Spiced with adventure If you like your rallying. spiced with adventure, there is no substitute for going to Africa. Such a remark may offend those who derive great enjoyment from…

S. LEWIS Racing, Flying & Motor Clothing Fame 27 Carburton St., LONDON, W.1 'Phone : Museum 4793 White Racing Suits, button front, all round belt 22/II „ „ „ fitted…

Alvis — The Story Of The Red Triangle by Kenneth Day, 375pp. 10' x 8". (Haynes Publishing Group, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7JJ. £24.95). Recent months have been a grand…

Sir, Reference reader's letter, "What's Wrong with Hot Air?" Mr. Clarke is possibly correct in thinking that there is no air-cooled Franklin at present in this country. In 1963, however,…