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Single-Plate Clutches Sir, I wouldn't call myself an historian but I can read reference books, let's hope they are right; single-plate clutches were fitted by E. R. Thomas, De Dion…

It seems that Lickey Grange, Bromsgrove, home of Lord Austin and where the Austin 7 was designed, is lost to the nation, following explanatory letters we have received from the…

BEFORE THE ERA OF LITTLE TIN BOXES Individuality as against Standardisation NCE upon a time, before the populatiou of this island began to motor in a big and ever-increasing manner,…

As the sunburnt crowds made their way home from Goodwood House on the Sunday evening, the Earl of March was able to reflect on another spectacularly successful Festival of Speed…

Sir, Although I think that Mr. Britton has hit on just about the only valid reason for retaining the Drivers' World Championship in its present form, I cannot help feeling…

Allan McNish anchored a recovery drive at Petit Le Mans in October that deserves comparison with the great sports car comebacks of all time. The Audi star and team-mates Rinaldo…

HIGH SPEEDS IN THE MOROCCAN INTERNATIONAL RALLY After studying the regulations for the Morroccan International Rally, 1935, one can only form the opinion that the successful cars and drivers will…

MORE RECORDS FOR " BABS." Further to the remarkable speeds put up by Mr. J. G. P. Thomas at Pendine, we have to report new short distance records established by…

For lovers of street racing, May offers a feast, with two spectacular Gallic meetings. A superb array of many of the world's leading historic cars will be in action during…

RUMBLINGS We have been in the game too long to believe average-speed claims, even our own! But we thought it interesting that, after driving the then hush-hush and very THE…

We Hear Barry Eaglesfield has disposed of the ex-Birkett Type 40 Bugatti and acquired a Type 37, which he has fitted with a Morris Minor tank, S.U. pump, 5.50 in.…

Sir, I am tracing the history of an MG Magnette, chassis K2001, registration MG2191, colour red. The Magnette was delivered to University Motors Ltd, on 6 March 1933. The first…