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As I drove away from Francorchamps round the original circuit, through Burnenville and Masta and out through Stavelot into the Ardennes I reflected sadly on the abandonment of the 1985 Belgian…

THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX. A Triumph for Delage. CONTRARY to almost universal expectation the much vaunted R.A.C. Grand Prix went off in the manner of the proverbial wet squib—in more…

Two things really stood out in the pit lane in South Africa, one was the impressive row of Brabham-BMW cars and the other was the smooth and beautifully made monocoques…

Reviewing the Volkswagen 1600TL Fastback, Steyr-Puch 650TR II, Sunbeam Imp Sport Three rear-engined cars came along in succession for recent appraisal. I used to be a confirmed rear-engine enthusiast, believing…

Enzo Ferrari is dead. The man who bore the most famous name in motor racing passed away at his home in Modena in August. He was in his 91st year.…

Racing cars on the road DRIVING a single-seater Grand Prix car on the roads of England, Scotland and Wales in full racing trim is very much against the law. It…

From being one of the first to virtually remove the front grille on its cars, starting with the Chevette, GM's Vauxhall-Opel arm has returned to an eye-catching, almost Ferrari-like, egg-crate…

Ascari (Ferrari) Wins Production-Car Race and Farina (Alfa-Romeo) the International Trophy Race Moss (Cooper) Upholds British Prestige in 500-c.c. Race, Hotly Chased by Sommer. Splendid Showing by H.W.M.s and E.R.A.s.…

Sir, Further to my letter of March 27th, and your article in the May issue of MOTOR SPORT, it is felt by members of the committee that some slight clarification…

We have remarked previously on the quite remarkable number of P4 Rovers which are still serving their owners and the majority of which are in extremely presentable condition. On average…

Be not afraid! ... Inside front cover Racing car evolution—Part IV: 1928-33 ... 67 Cars I have owned . . . 73 Design for acceleration ... 79 Rumblings ... 80…

This event is run on Air Ministry property and is not therefore open to paying spectators. However, for VSCC members it provides that prominent attraction of a speed-trial, namely the…