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Practice Period Observations The practice periods were dry and very high speeds were attained. Reg Parnell early decided to handle his 16-valve Maserati, which was in very good form, and…

By Peter Pugh ISBN 1-84046-151-9 Published by Icon Books UK, £30.00 I can still remember how enthralled I was to read Harold Nockolds' Magic of a Name, the first proper…

Emphasis on value-for-money Ford has been the symbol of motoring value-for-money (allied to sound engineering and superb servicing facilities) from the days of the model-T. It is no accident that British…

The Team Goldarts Caterham squad took handicap victory in the 55th running of the Birkett Six-Hour Relay Race at Silverstone. The line-up of 41 teams encompassed the widest range of…

W HITSUN AT BROOKLANDS THE weather, which was unkind to most of the country on WhitMonday, was very lenient to the Brooklands authorities, and, except for a very short shower…

Regazzoni, the Swiss Ferrari driver, took the lead of the World Championship for Drivers after the Brazilian Grand Prix where we picture him on the way to second place behind…

Hawthorn Wins International Trophy Race in Moss' Maserati The Crystal Palace was again the scene of motor-racing on July 30th, when the B.A.R.C. staged its so-called International Meeting at the…

Murray Walker spent the greater part of his entire career with just one ambition. "I wanted to be in the same room as Enzo Ferrari. It didn't matter if he…

Rockingham Circuit and the MG Car Club have combined to celebrate great British sportscars, and the anniversary of the venue's official opening. Although a lower-key event than the Coys-supported festival…

EAST AFRICAN SAFARI IT WAS never really doubted that one day a Datsun would win the East African Safari Rally. For several years the Japanese team has put all its…

THE FUTURE OF M.o.T. TESTS Sir, My Mini was tested—allegedly—for its M.o.T. test at 4.45 p.m. on Tuesday 27th June. It was passed. On Friday 30th June at 7.30 p.m.…

War-time Motor Sport Sir, In "Motoring Collector's Items" last month it is stated that the October 1939 issue of Motor Sport was printed without a cover and with only eight…