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Fantastic speed and acceleration the outstanding features of this six-cylinder fuel-injection coupe, tested over nearly 1,400 Miles in England and Scotland. Most people will agree that the most fantastic motor…

Last month we referred in the "In Miniature" article to a scale model of the LSR car "Babs" made for the Castrol oil company, that has disappeared since it was…

Details of an Ambitious Austin Seven Special r-iC The builder of which, now a Captain in the Royal Engineers, prefers to remain anonymous,—Ed. THE Special with which I Used to…

Ron Dennis has insisted suggestions that he will take a step back from running McLaren are wide of the mark, and that he will continue in his current role. In…

The new world of Grand Prix racing without driver aids such as traction control and engine braking received a universal thumbs up after the season-opening race in Melbourne. Although the…

New British Formula Three Champion Johnny Herbert was given a test-drive at the wheel of a Benetton-Ford B187 at Brands Hatch during the week after the Italian Grand Prix, and…

* WHO FIRST FITTED A CENTRIFUGAL OIL FILTER? Sir, With regard to your note on the Simca woo, you refer to the centrifugal oil filter as being introduced by Fiat.…

Rubber bullets Straight-laced officials prevented Aston Martin challenging Ferrari for victory in the 1963 Goodwood TT. Innes Ireland was not amused... Time spent with Innes Ireland – as with so…

Cars in support races are not often faster than those at the top of the bill, but that was the case at Le Mans this year. As they took a…

A Flash in Japan Would Benetton unwittingly have played a role in influencing the outcome of the World Championship? That was one of the intriguing questions spewed out of the…

EYE PROTECTION. BETTER known perhaps for their extensive and reasonably priced motor and flying clothing, the well known firm of S. Lewis of 27, Carburton Street, London, W.1., are marketing…

by Denis Jenkinson ISBN: 185960840 Published by Haynes Publishing, £19.99 Whether or not you are a Porsche fanatic, you should get enormous enjoyment from this book. Jenks, more than any…