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TRAINING FOR SPEED. Some Hints on Fitness by Our Medical Expert. MOTOR racing is not a sport that demands the intensive training of athletics or the University Boat race, but…

And deservedly so, because Chatton and Williamson have consistently supported the thinning ranks of Edwardian racers with this 1908 12-litre G.P. Itala.

Bring back the Grand Tourers! Aston Martin's decision to participate in the World Sports-Prototype Championship creates fresh interest in the series, which is already undergoing fundamental change. A single Ecurie…

After two years at the same price, we are reluctantly compelled to bow to increasing production costs and raise the cover price of MOTOR SPORT by 20p to £1.20. This…

Ten days before British Grand Prix weekend, I drove up to Silverstone — yes, it was raining — and there joined a marquee-full of damp enthusiasts for 'An Evening with…

It has not been possible to mention all the cars road-tested recently, so it is now my intention to catch up while space is available. Not having tried a Saab…

Engine : Six cylinders, 87.2 x 82.5 MM. (2,965 c.c.). Inclined overhead valves operated by cross-push-rods. 8.0-to-1 compression-ratio. 121 (net) b.h.p. at 4,800 r.p.m. Gear ratios : First, 12.77 to…

"Shockers al Indianapolis" Can we add a little to your article on shock absorbers with reference to Andre HartfOrd, which will be of interest to your Vintage Postbag readers. Andre…

Sir, I am proud to be writing the biography of Mr Tom Wheatcroft who owns the Donington Park racing circuit and the world famous Donington Grand Prix collection in Derbyshire…

Wrong month OUR apologies to the many readers whose Aped issues of MOTOR SPORT carried a May date on the front cover. The error was rectified part way through the…

An exclusive opportunity to take a closeup look at how the XJ220 is put together February marks the final month of relative peace and quiet before the motor racing season…

NOSTALGIC ViTE remarked last month under this heading on the interesting cuttings and scrapbooks :ohich readers send to usfrom time to time. A recent acquisition of this nature is a…