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Grand prix racer, Le Mans winner, journalist. Paul Frere's curriculum vitae is something to boast of, but even he recalls how difficult it was to come to terms with the…

Orders for the new B.M.C. small cars, which we described in detail last month, are pouring in and enormous enthusiasm is being displayed, so that no excuse is needed for returning…

Tony Bailey and Paul Skilleter Of all the people we feature in the magazine, Mike Hawthorn raises the most controversy, always bringing letters attacking or defending, so a huge biography…

etta /1.4 M.C.C. Regulations are not out for the 1038 " Exeter," first of the series of those excellent M.C.C. trials which combine long mileage (for those who wish) with…

The Porsche factory was down to its last car after an hour of racing at Le Mans but that one, driven by Derek Bell, Hans Stuck and AI Holbert, was…

Following their successful 21st Birthday meeting at Chateau Impney, near Droitwich, Worcs., last year the 750 M.C. are planning to hold a similar event this year, which will take place…

A bit farcical Silverstone, July 21st  The whole affair started off badly when the Friday morning practice session was delayed by the most appalling weather. It wasn't that nobody wanted…

A word from the wise The affable Tony Hegbourne helped to improve at least one young fan’s understanding of motor sport I guess every enthusiast develops a soft spot for…

MOTOR BOATING NEWS. THE THIRD B.M.C. RACE MEETING AT HENDON. SUCCESSFUL MEETING IN ROUGH WEATHER. At the third race meeting for outboard craft organised by the British Motor Boat Club,…

The Henry I am referring to is the great Henry Ford, who virtually invented mass-production and whose automotive empire is, responsible for almost always good products. The Model T may…

Guitarist Chris Rea fell in love with racing as a small boy. Now he is returning to the tracks to race one of his beloved Ferraris By Rob Widdows He…

Resurrected by the FIA as a low-cost alternative to rival series, the new F2 has yet to produce a bona fide F1 star Formula 2 used to be the final…