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Sir, The following is an account of the overhaul of a 1923 3-litre Bentley short-chassis model, known as the "TT" type. The writer has long desired to own a short-chassis…

THE Rover 2000, which has been affectionately dubbed the "Solihull Sitroen," had a wildly enthusiastic reception when it was announced in 1963. Motor Sport roadtested it in November of that…

THE third of the Nockolds brothers, Harold, has died, at the age of 75. Having the distinction of deciding while at school that he wanted to be a motoring journalist…

Haves and have-nots The Brazilian Grand Prix certainly got the 1989 season off to a good start, and it also launched the new 31/2-litre normally aspirated formula with a flourish.…

Sir, I suggest that a Stag owner who cannot afford blowing gaskets, a Rover engine or a Mercedes should buy a Lancia Beta Spider. That is what I did. Welwyn…

A walk-over for British cars Aintree, July 18th. As now seems traditional the British Grand Prix never rests in the same place two years running, and this time it was…

Seven former Grand Prix drivers will be on the grid for the Toyota ‘Race of Legends’, one of the star attractions in the Rolex Monterey Historic at Laguna Seca, California,…

The 1968 European Touring Car Champion, and former BRDC chairman, has died after a short illness, aged 63. Handley will be remembered primarily for his sterling performances in Minis, which…

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A Jaguar Mk. IX Fan Sir, I have recently purchased a 1960 Mk. IX Jaguar, in my opinion a car of true Jaguar character and outstanding performance for its year.…

Wheel of misfortune What more does Nigel Mansell have to do to win the World Championship? It was the question that sprang most readily to mind as one watched him,…

Sir, I was interested to read the article about Stirling Moss and his accident at Goodwood. My late uncle was a flag marshal at St Mary's on that day and…