Articles from the archive

Sir, A copy of your May issue has reached me, with a reference to the Cowey car. I went to the Cowey Engineering Co., in 1921, after my two years…

Silverstone — 40 Years edited by Ray Hutton. 144pp. 8.1/4" x 5.1/2". (Motor Racing Publications Ltd, Unit 6, The Pilton Estate, 46 Pitlake, Croydon CRO 3RY. £5.00). In a sense…

SUGATTI OWNERS' CLUB The next, and much looked-forward-to, Open Hill Climb at Prescott takes place on September 25th, a Sunday. Entries close on September 15th, a £2 per entry for…

BRIEF SPECIFICATION :6 80 x 82 mm. Engine :6 cylinders, 80 x 82 mm. (2,473 c.c.) 24 h.p. Tax 1,18. 00 b.b.p. at 3,000 r.p.m. Push-rod o.h.v. Bosch coil ignition,…

The Bugatti Video H G Conway. Wychwood Video Publishing Limited, 27 Cranky Mews, London, SW7 3BY. Running time — vol. 1: 49 mins, vol. 2: 48 mins. £40.00 omplete with…

Cheering fans swarm onto the circuit to applaud Nigel Mansell's victory in the GP of Europe at Brands Hatch, the Englishman brandishing the chequered flag as he makes his lap…

Such is the prestige surrounding the Pebble Beach Concours that winning cars can treble in value overnight Pebble Beach Concours is considered the pinnacle of all car shows. It oozes…

Sports Seen, £10.99. Forget the drab title. While there may be more cachet to The Lamborghini Legend or Maranello: The Movie, the first evolution of the modern-day Escorts has a…

A section devoted to old-car matters Why Do They Do It? It is fitting that various advocates of Historic Car Racing, such as Michael Bowler and our Clive Richardson and…

Sir, I have just seen your list of the most versatile drivers and I have to say that you missed a driver who has done a lot more than some…

Blydenstein's 2400 "Straker" BILL BLYDENSTEIN has a passionate belief in large capacity, four-cylinder engines. "By this means it is perfectly possible to achieve 4-litre performance with 2-litre economy," he used…

Koni shock-absorbers are offering a 16 mm. colour, sound film on free loan to motor clubs and other organisations. In 30 minutes the film deals with the research and development…