Articles from the archive

Sir, I was very interested in the short article on the old s.v. Aston-Martin, published in MOTOR SPORT, as I have two of these cars, both 1925 Vintage. I bought…

As editor I wish to apologise to historical archivists and those with long memories who noticed some inaccurate and odd items in the piece published last month about former MCC…

Sir, It was in the May issue that you published my letter under the heading 'Phoenix Blues'. This letter is about the British Grand Prix. Each year, for the past…

Sir, I read with interest Wilson McComb's letter regarding John Perrett's article (An Engineer Remembers) in the May issue of Motor Sport. In his letter Wilson accuses Mr. Perrett of…

Pacific Grand Prix - TI Circuit Aida, 22 October 1995 - 83 laps of 2.30 mile circuit (190.90 miles) TI Circuit Aida, 22 October 1995 1: Michael Schumacher - Benetton…

Le Mans, France, April 10th Over the weekend of April 8th/9th the Automobile Club de l'Ouest closed the Le Mans circuit to traffic and set in motion the vast organisation that…

Sir, I read with a great deal of interest, your article on the great drives up to Kelvin Hall, Glasgow (January 1978 Motor Sport) and your reconstruction of those marathons.…

Maserati returns to British racing Two Maseratis are to be entered in this year’s British Touring Car Championship and selected international events. Sponsored by Campari, in a deal which is…

Tour improved Fred Gallagher finds six new venues to challenge competitors More competitive sections, fewer road miles, and races at four venues are on the finalised schedule for the second…

COPPA CIANO WON BY VARSI (ALFA ROMEO). The circuit of Montenero, near Livorno, was the scene on July 22nd of the Coppa Ciano race. Particular interest was aroused by the…

Sir, I joined the Deemster Company as assistant to the Sales Manager, R. Pivray, in September 1919 and was with them till they closed down, February 1924, and that is…

19 13 on tiERGE Good News About Sheisley. WHEN a hill climbing record has been keenly contested for the past 27 years, it seems a thousand pities that the course…