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Brian Redman's Formula One record is poor compared to his sparkling sportscar career, yet he preferred to race single-seaters — and had plenty of success in them, too. So exactly…

From Farnham. Flaxen-haired. Faster on his day than anyone. Even Fangio. Mike Hawthorn blew in on a gale of uproarious laughter, on the back of several swift halts and in…

Sir. I refer to the coming-together between Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell during November's Australian Grand Prix. I suggest only two possible conclusions. 1 . It was the inevitable result…

"Many Happy Returns of the Day." LETTERS FROM READERS ON OUR BIRTHDAY ISSUE. The Editor, THE BROOKLANDS GAZETTE, I2ilt June, 1925. Dear Sir, _ May I be permitted to offer…

A terrible accident occurred in the first race held on the Circuit of Esponho, in Portugal. A car driven by a man named Caned° collided with another competitor, whereupon it…

[These interesting notes on a very famous Lancia model have been compiled entirely from memory by Geoffrey Robson, who mentions some maintenance matters and gives a few tuning notes, besides…

On October 14th the new Lotus factory at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, was officially opened by the local member of Parliament in the presence of a vast crowd of Trade, Press, drivers and friends…

Sir, In your article on the World's Greatest Racing Car, you show Caracciola's Mercedes at the Donington GP in 1937 leaping Melbourne Rise. I was there at that spot! In…

Adlards Motors, Ltd., once makers of Allard Specials, now on big-scale overhaul of Army vehicles. Many enthusiasts now serving with our mechanised forces must wonder what becomes of their vehicles…

WE HEAR Dr. Roland John, Frazer-Nash enthusiast, has added to his stable a 1930 20/25-h.p. Rolls-Royce with Hooper touring body, which has only been licensed for a total of five…

In the commendable magazine of the Singer OC I learn that Ian North has been putting in overtime on his ex-family 1907 12-14 hp Singer tourer, with help from a…

BODYWORK Like most Italian supercars of the 1970s, the Merak's bodywork is prone to rust. Look especially at the underside of the rear frame by the engine on either side…