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Dear Reader, You will remember that last year I tried to buy a Ferrari with a good friend of mine, and we failed miserably. Not because we could not find…

As part of the process of amalgamation with Haymarket, MOTOR SPORT is moving to new offices within the group, after 31 years in Bonhill Street. (And for the 30 years…

By Michael Hay ISBN:0 9535827 1 Published by Number One Press, £18.00 If you know vintage Bentleys you'll know Michael Hay, author of the twin marque Bibles, Bentley - the…

Sir, A quick note to say how much I enjoyed 'racing' through your anniversary edition. There is much in it of merit but for me the most evocative article was…

Following the success of last year's front-engined Grand Prix car races in Dublin's Phoenix Park, the action moved forward an era last month, when Historic Grand Prix Car Association members…

A Month of Memories. NOVEMBER has been, during the last twelve years, a month of memories ; at least it has for the War-time generation. And so in the past…

Turbocharging and Supercharging by Alan Allard. (Patrick Stephens Ltd, Wellingborough. £7.99) This new smaller format paperback edition of Allard's comprehensive survey of the science of boosted engines has been expanded…

crankcase. After the race it was at first thought that nothing serious had happened, and mechanics drove the car, which seemed to run well. This shows how difficult it is…

Technology pays Sir, What a pity that FISA is legislating against innovation. The ruling that many developments which help a Formula 1 driver electronically are to be banned is surely…

Although I have not been fortunate enough to have seen a race outside the U.S., I have seen and helped with races here for over ten years. This includes many…

Pat on the comeback The 1990s have seen IndyCar racing dominated by two men and their teams: Roger Penske and Carl Haas. Together, Marlboro Penske and Newman/ Haas Racing have…

ONE-MAKE CLUBS We inadvertent ly ontit It'd the Southern Jowett C.C. front our list of one-make clubs in the last issue. Founded in 1923, this club eaters for all Joicett…