Articles from the archive

The BRDC's post-war growth was mirrored by its rapid redevelopment of an old bomber base, in Northamptonshire. Gordon Cruickshank charts the early years of Britain's premier track As the dust…

New cars from Britain, Germany, Holland and Japan The Austin Allegro After the troubles we experienced with the first road-test Allegro, BL were very prompt in sending us another, a…

Sir, It was a pleasure to read Philip Caudle's views on the demise of the Wolseley. As the last stronghold of the British car industry British Leyland threw away their…

The VSCC Wrapped up its 2001 motor-racing season with a mid-August date at Silverstone. John Ure, Charles Dean and Rod Jolley were the winners of the major trophy races. A…

Sir, It is high time that a word or two was printed from the hand of one who is a satisfied R080 owner. I took delivery of mine in January,…

1995 will mark the 11th, and ultimate season of Formula 3000. While awaiting news of the FIA's intended replacement, the current participants have dear views on what should be done...…

Mansell retires twice in one day, and as Patrese also falters Senna sweeps to a lucky but deserved victory A great deal has been written about Nigel Mansell this year,…

Midlands-based Sunbeam's entry for the 1923 French Grand Prix looked like being the best of the rest — yet the result was a welcome surprise. On the 80TH anniversary of…

Katie Ball points out that She is not the person to write to for details of the IoM Silver Jubilee Austin 7 Rally, starting on August 20th, as was stated,…

A!though only in its second year, the MOTOR SPORT Concours d'Elegance attracted cars of an extremely high calibre causing an extraordinarily difficult task for judges Nathan Beehl, Andrew Bell, Malcolm…

Royle Cars Ltd have brought out a half-full-size Chummy Austin 7, propelled by an electric motor. One supposes that the kids won't know that the original A7 did not have…

A consideration of the fundamentals of springing on sporting cars, as it effects the propulsive effort required, and therefore their speed. The importance of low unsprung weight is demonstrated in…