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MajOr SYGRATE. Mr. E. C. GORDON ENGLAND. These Famous Drivers run on "BP" the British Petrol The most successful racing motorists select "BP the British Petrol. On March 24th, Major…

By K. Foeman Behind most technically advanced cars, there is usually one man who nurtures the design from an idea germinating in his mind, through the difficult days after the…

Sir Upon my return from England I found Motor Sport of May 1979 with your good discussion of Ford crankshafts. Ford was very busy in the early thirties trying to…

CIRCUIT DE L'AISNE THE racing in the various classes of this event was chiefly notable for the Bugatti victories in the sports and racing classes, and the fine team performance…

Sir, After reading Mr. Disley's letter in the September issue of Motor Sport regarding "Old English White" paint supplied by BLMH, I can only relate to my own experience with…

A section devoted to old-car matters "POMEROY" POSTSCRIPT As printing deadlines make it impossible to report the V.S.C.C. Silverstone Meeting which took place on April 22nd in this issue, the alternative…

A Case For Alcohol Sir, The very best news that the car owners have had lately is that the Cleveland Co. have at long last been able to put on…

Jenolite, Ltd., claim that their Jenolite has many advantages as a de-ruster, representing rust removal, rust prevention, phosphating and paint binding in one operation. They also supply metal degreaser, soldering…

Famous men are not always remembered for what they might consider important. Our late Lord Chancellor is recalled for his choice of wallpaper rather than his reorganisation of the judiciary, and…

Not a Vintage Year Silverstone, September 17th In 1905 the first Tourist Trophy was won by J. S. Napier in an 18 h.p. Arrol Johnson at an average 33.9 m.p.h.…

From D.S.J. to the Deputy Editor Dear ML., The next time you see A.H. shambling through the office kick him in the foot for me, please. The all-important figure is…

Readers can see how three years of effort has resulted in a big blue single-seater of almost submarine length and profile. I had no inkling of what awaited me at…