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As part of its Classic Car Program, Credit Suisse supports three of the most famous international classic events, including the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, which took place in May…

Indianapolis Model-Ts Sir, I was intrigued by the reference to Mr. Bradshaw's 1917 Indianapolis model-T Ford, in view of the fact that no race was held at Indianapolis in 1917.…

A reader from Milan. after embarrassing me by saying that after 45 yews of readership he finds me "almost never wrong", takes me to task for attributing 90mph from 41bhp…

When the Light turns Green If racing CARS interest you more than racing DRIVERS, and MOTOR RACING is more important to you than DRIVER RACING, then Friday and Saturday before…

The year 1966 saw Lola Cars achieve the greatest success in their eight year history. The T70 Group 7 car achieved a dominant victory in the inaugural Can-Am series courtesy…

Seven different winners from seven races. That hard to believe statistic underlines the competitiveness of this year's European Formula Two Championship. Not only are there plenty of hungry young drivers…

An original road test taken from the Motor Sport archives, April 1951 By Bill Boddy Factfile Production:1948-54 Power: 160bhp 0-60mph: 9sec Max speed: 120mph The car that began the Jaguar…

The new Ford Mexico Seven days ago another new Ford came on the market—the Escort Mexico. Motor Sport believes that participation in competition motoring improves ordinary cars and we are…

In beautiful if rather chilly weather, white clouds flecking a clear blue sky and casting shadows on the sun-lit Sussex hills in the background, practice passed off smoothly for the…

After ten successful years of working to provide single-seater racing for the amateur club driver, steering clear of the professionals and unlimited-money class of club racing, and keeping the members…

Serial adventurer on his love of motorbikes... and why everyone should take a ride to South Africa You’ve had a varied career as an actor, presenter and almost a professional…

The long and winding raid When the Daily Express and the Sydney Daily Telegraph got together to back the London-Sydney Marathon in 1968, few people, if any. could have imagined…