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Mercedes mystery In 1914, after the Mercédès one, two, three victory at Lyons, motor-racing and aeronautical circles discussed the question of which came first – the racing engine or the aero…

The latest model to emerge from the great Billancourt factory of Regie Nationale des Usines Renault is the Type R.1100 Frégate, a competitively-priced six-seater saloon for world markets, endowed with…

Some more new models introduced at Earls Court Since our Motor Show Preview last month several new and modified ears have been introduced, and in this article we give brief…

J Stuart (ERA) and GG McDonald (Bentley) the outstanding drivers. Dunham's Alvis wins twice. The Vintage Sports-Car Club was lucky on June 28th, on the occasion of its Silverstone Race Meeting, for…

ONCE upon a time the vehicle log-book was an important document. We were instructed to keep it in a safe place and not to buy a vehicle unless it was…

Those requiring tyres with the correct three-stud tread pattern for early 1930s GP and other cars should note that Trident Tyres has been formed for just this purpose. The aim…

Sir, When there are so many brickbats flying at the police, it is a pleasure to hand out a bouquet. Driving on the M4, a rear tyre deflation caused swerving…

• Wine.— Last month we referred to the interest the Cordon Rouge champagne people take in the JCB Championship, with their welcome awards of their famous wine. Gonzales Byass (UK)…

Janspeed jubilee To celebrate twenty-five years in the car conversions business, Janspeed of Salisbury held a recent open day at its works. Aside from watching over 70 employees at work on the traditional go-faster…

When part of Bernie Ecclestone’s prized racing car collection went on show in Bahrain it attracted royalty, rock stars and, of course, a few well-known drivers By Rob Widdows Everybody…

If one needs an excuse at all to drive supercars, then it was the arrival of the GTA 'Le Mans' in August which triggered our desire to drive the GTA…

Printed by W. MATH & SONS (1919) LTD. Bournemouth, and Published by the Propricto-rs, MOTOR SPORT (1929) LTD. 39 Victoria Street, London, S.W.I. Agents for Australasia • Gott.(16:4 & GOTCH…