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Whether on the podium or on the society pages, the Bentley Boys made news. Just how did these hearty revellers combine fun with serious racing? Maybe it’s the word ‘boys’…

A LIVELY M.C.C. MEETING THE annual general meeting of the M.C.C. is amongst the better free entertainments. This year it was held at Pagani's on Saturday evening, January 29th, and…

Sir, I am referring to Mr Munro’s pictures (You Were There, January). Please note that picture number four shows the McLaren M26E being assembled and not the M28. This was…

As we close for Press, we regret to learn of the fatal accident to Eugenio Castellotti while testing a car at Modena. His death is deeply regretted especially by the Italian…

AC Owners' Club THE 428 Register of the ACOC is trying to track down the present whereabouts of the 50 or so AC 428 Fastbacks and Convertibles which are unaccounted…

Derek Bennett didn’t plan to be a manufacturer, but when his Chevrons started winning, customers started ringing. Eighty years on from his birth, we recall an often overlooked talent Vittorio…

Cougar Group C cars out of captivity are a rarity, more so chassis that have such an interesting history as the Porsche-powered example now owned by Mike Jankowski. It may…

Sir, The remarks by DSJ on pre-selector gears took me right back over 40 years to my army days. I am sure many older readers will remember the Daimler armoured cars…

Sir, V-E-V and The War Time Diaries of an RFC Officer in the November 1979 issue of Motor Sport are of particular interest to me for both write-ups mention makes…

A book entitled "Motor Vehicle Refinishing Practice," by EE Pateman, has been made available to the motor trade and other interested parties by Lewis Berger, Ltd. This book, priced normally at…

Sir, I enjoyed reading John Aston's letter concerning his impaired hearing. I too have impaired hearing due to over 30 years exposure to the beautiful sound of racing engines. I…

The Motor Cycling Club was founded in 1901 and intends to mark its 95th year with its End-to-End Touring Trial on May 28/30. MCC events, are open only to members,…