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Exactly a year ago we published an authoritative and much-appreciated article on the famous 3-litre Bentley car, which was compiled at our request by the Bentley Drivers Club. So popular…

Mark Blundell will return to racing this summer in an Audi R8 GT3 at the Spa 24 Hours. Understandably, after so long away from competition, he’s been keen to get…

Sir, In emulation of several descriptions of longish runs with old cars, may I be enabled to participate ? My wife and I did a three weeks' tour in Ireland…

Pau, France (B.P.), Easter Monday. Last year was the first occasion since 1935, apart from the war years, that the Pau Grand Prix did not take place, and the reason…

AUSTRALIAN AUSTIN SUCCESSES IN THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CENTENARY RALLY We learn by cable from Australia that In the recent South Australian Centenary Rally the Austin Seven achieved exceptional success. This…

"Model Race Cars," by D. A. Russell and D. B. M. Wright. The Drysdale Press, Ltd., 3s. This book, which is extremely well illustrated and produced on high-quality paper, is…

South Africa is a young (though rapidly expanding) country of vast distances and sparse population, hence, not unnaturally, the American car reigns supreme for everyday use. It has, however, recently been seriously challenged,…

MOTOR RACING IN THE UNITED STATES By STEVE O'CONNER The motor racing fraternity throughout the country is preparing for a very busy season Many new planes, -automobiles, and boats are…

Sir, Amongst your usual excellent correspondence column's in the January issue, I find a common misconception being perpetuated. Geoffrey Pflaumer states that the MG-B outsells the TR7. A colleague in…

Since the launch of the digital revolution, Olympus has led the way with a pioneering range of award-winning cameras, setting new standards time and time again. Now we welcome the…

On Whit Sunday the Eaton Bray Model Sportsdrome staged the first open model car race meeting in this country. The British Model Car Club timed attacks on the mile record…

• do THE NEW J.B.S. we had an During February we had an opportunity to view the first of the new production T.B.S. 500-c.c. cars in action at Brands Hatch.…