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Sir, I have read recently that the DVLC at Swansea will soon be arranging for the sale of "cherished numbers" through auction houses and established dealers. Many of these registration…

A Consideration of the Characteristics, Good Features and Failings of Some Classic Machines Part II 1926 This series was commenced, last October, for two main reasons, the first being that…

Per Ardua Ad Palmas Plots and counter-plots for the Monte Carlo Rally are brewing on every side, but the manufacturers are showing little enthusiasm for it. Rupert Riley tells me…

It is interesting to discover what cars people owned in vintage times and in what sequence, or so I find. So I was pleased when a thoughtful reader sent in…

ContinentaL Notes and New. z More Formula Pros and Cons Apart from Bugatti, who is really the most interested party, the rest of Franee appears to be anti-formula. Here is…

A Singer Gazelle, using National Benzol and running on Goodyear 3-T nylon four-ply All-Weather tyres, last month covered 1,392.94 miles at Snetterton, in 24 hours, an average speed of 58.039…

The Club held its 47th AGM at the RAC late last month, after which the 1982 Awards were presented. There are 27 of these fine trophies, of which the more…

For Sale Grand Prix Bugatti Spares and service F. O. Cleveland Harmer Bugatti Specialist 83, Old Oak Road, Acton, W.3 Shepherds Bush 5022 12-h.p. A.C. engine complete. special pistons,cams, lightened…

wATFORD AND DISTRICT AUTOMOBILE CLUB. The Club's first run consisted of a ninety-mile course of roads about the Chiltern Hills. Twenty-nine members entered. Little trouble was caused by Stickphast Lane…

Merit have added to their range of plastic racing car kits a realistic Cooper 500 Mk. Xl. This model is exceedingly pleasing, because the engine, suspension units, drive-shafts, etc., are…

PETROL, PETROL EVERYWHERE, BUT NOT A DROP FOR SALE The big petroleum companies command respect. With other vast industrial and manufacturing enterprises they offer employment to thousands, play a significant…

The Milanese Alfa Romeo company has an enviable reputation for making sporting family cars, suitable for everyday use but distinguished by having better than average performance and roadholding. Their first attempt…