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designed 2-seater car powered with an engine of about 500 e.e. and 6-h.p. rating. A car of this size will not perhaps be in any way ideal, but I feel…

Glory for all "The Race of the Year" — that was the bold title the Historic Grand Prix Cars Association chose for its 100-mile two-legged event at Donington, and events…

A Section Devoted to Old-Car Matters VSCC Driving Tests (Dec. 5th) Miraculously the weather was dry, but cold, for the traditional December frolics of the VSCC and the tests were…

It is almost as if contestants try a little harder during a Jubilee year (remember McIntyre's 100 m.p.h. TT lap?) for in the seven events so far held towards the…

"FANGIO" THERE will be a special showing of Hugh Hudson's much acclaimed film, "Fangio" at the National Film Theatre on Saturday, October 6th at 8.45 pm. Hudson is best known…

The calendar of the major events for 1983 was published in good time this year, but the dates of lesser International and non-championship events have yet to come. There are…

VANDEN PLEAS SIR, I've been doing some research for the present owner of 8-litre GP5, the flamboyant Vanden Plas two-seater built for Lord Brougham & Vaux. The present owner wants…

- INSIGHT - Cosworth's successful return to Formula 1 has prompted it to consider how further racIng success could be achieved Cosworth made an impressive return to Formula 1 in…

Californian racers dominated the Formula One event during the 30th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races at the Laguna Seca circuit in August. From a 27-car grid of 3-litre cars, Dan Marvin…

Sir, I am saddened to read in today's Motoring News of DSJ's death, and would like to compliment Doug Nye on his eloquent obituary. I started to read and collect…

"The Aston Martin—A Collection of Contemporary Road Tests-1921-1942" By Adrian M. Feather. 80 pp. 11-1/4 in x 8-1/4 in. (From specialist motoring bookshops. Recommended price: £3.50). I have criticised previously…

Sir, Without wishing to detract from the excellent service provided by The Automobile Association in supplying continental emergency spares packs to its members, may I assure Mr. Dexter and other…