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The Wolseley-Special "Ophelia" and A.C.-G.N. "Starkadder" described by the joint owners and builders, T. C. G. Butler and C. C. Evans. "Ophelia" It was three years before the war when…

When I discovered a vehicle with seventy-eight wheels and seven engines I felt that it was necessary for me to find out more about it, for anything with wheels and…

VSCC Seaman Memorial Trophies Norfolk ODAY'S SNETTERTON CIRCUIT IS very different from the World War II Norfolk aerodrome on which motor sport made its debut in October 1951. The Vintage…

Pri4E V IN T1GE SPORTS—CAR CLUB The Vintage Sports-Car NVelsh Rally on March 25th and 26th marked another step forward in the revival of Edwardian motoring, since it is thought…

THE CLOSED-CAR "HOUR" During the past two years interest has been evident in the best hour's run on the Track by a sports-type car. This interest is maintained, in spite…

Some time ago I referred in this feature to a rare book by Toby Rawlinson about his experiences as a member of the R.A.C. Corps in France during the First…

The British Automobile Racing Club has honoured the racing career of Gerry Marshall with the award of a coveted Gold Medal. The medals are presented by the club for 'outstanding…

CONTENTS LAND. Whitsun at Brooklands The British P:mpire Trophy ... Another " Round the Town Race " The Bed Ivor The Prix Royal of Rome Lewes Speed Trials .... Veteran…

BMW has announced it will build a new Rolls-Royce car factory at Goodwood, creating 350 new jobs. The German firm takes over the prestigious British name from Volkswagen in 2003,…

Sir, Mr. Neve's recent article on the potentialities of Class I RS a happy hunting ground for the amateur dicer Undoubtedly puts forward an excellent idea. But how far is…

Sir, It is daily becoming more apparent that it is no longer sufficient for old car enthusiasts to maintain a lobbyist at Brussels, but essential that we join the fight…

HIGH PERFORMANCE AT EARLS COURT THE Earls Court 35th International Motor Exhibition was an occasion for our overseas buyers, for the unfortunate British visitor couldn't purchase the excellent cars on…