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Firestone have just introduced a Sports GP road tyre which looks for all the world like a racer and incorporates competition compounds but is of a much more robust construction.…

A rare defeat for Neil Fowler's very quick Lola T200 resulted after slight contact with arch-rival Paul Sleeman damaged the nose of the Lola and forced him to ease off.…

Sir, I see there is a current fashion for attaching strips to the backs of cars, presumably to act as a sort of lightning conductor, in this case to earth…

New formula for Le Mans? Motor Sport's proposed Supercar Grand Touring category has been well received by manufacturers and by the public, whose concern for the future of sports-car racing…

In "Strictly Personal", by Cecil King (Weidenfield and Nicholson, 1969), there are some interesting recollections about the Harmsworth family and its Fleet Street activities. One item which especially interests me…

Britain's go-slow Since the change of Government we have seen petrol prices rise to alarming heights in a succession of quick increases, with absolutely no concession in the form of…

Sir, As a long-time Ferrari enthusiast, l am writing to let you know how much I enjoyed the December 2002 issue — from the highly evocative picture of Chris Amon…

The 2012 Masters Historic Racing calendar will take in Europe’s three biggest historic festivals as well as a new event at Zandvoort and two Masters Festivals in the UK. While…

Not "Cordon Rouge" Your Continental Correspondent's warning regarding replica and fake cars offered for sale (February's "Not What They Seem to Be") proved timely indeed. So much so that I…

The Vintage Austin Register has its rally at the Austin works in Longbridge on September 26th, with driving tests and Pride of Ownership contest to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of…

There is no doubt that the Michelin Tyreman — familiarly known as "Bib" has mellowed with the passage of time. One must admit that in his very early days, over…

A Section Devoted to Old-Car Matters THE V.S.C.C. RICHARD SEAMAN TROPHIES MEETING (June 23rd) This V.S.C.C. Race Meeting, the most important on the vintage calendar, was again highly successful, even…