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The F.W.D. Alvis, although not in very large production, achieved some notable competition successes and has many adherents, in spite of its rather complicated design. Not very much seems to…

Well that was a pretty good French Grand Prix, in spite of being held on the very artificial and somewhat clinical Paul Ricard circuit. A week before the event was due…

I knew Derek Buckler quite well. A rather serious chap, and why not, when you are selling kit-car parts and complete small-production sportscars in a competitive marketplace? His works were at…

In the summer of 1920, with the war over and things improving, the Singer Ten was a popular small-car which was seen in its share of competition events. The post-war…

Our theoretical look at the comparative speeds of leading cars from 100 years of GP racing. Part 2: the 1930s supercharging unleashes a power spiral. Words: Mark Hughes. Photography: LAT…

* Only clubs whose secretaries furnished the necessary information prior to the 14th of the preceding month are included in this list * C = Closed Event. CI = Closed…

N.B. - Opinions expressed are those of our Correspondents and Motor Sport does not necessarily associate itself with them - Ed. CLOSED OPEN CARS Sir, Perhaps I can offer Mr. Ford some…

One of the most charismatic exponents of veteran cars, his real love is for his aero-engined monster A Zeppelin-engined road car which does 120mph could not belong to a shy…

Quick and comfortable THE Peugeot make has always been renowned for durability and comfortable strength, and had a perfect showcase in the 1960s when the East African Safari was the…

Rallyday at Castle Combe on September 22 will feature World Rally teams, Rallycross and historic GpB cars as well as the latest Aston Martin rally car. There will be displays and…

Engines:As before in four- and six-cylinder inline SOHC, but with 5-series fuel injection 2-litre, November production of 316 with 1.766 c.c. (89 x 71 mm.) 4-cyls. of 90 b.h.p. @…

The father of the modern Donington tells Simon Taylor how his love of the sport grew from humble beginnings to an all-embracing passion Photography: James Mitchell Larger than life: that…