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"Jaguar Sports Cars" by Paul Skilleter. 360 pp. 9 1/2in. x 8 1/2 in. (G. T. Foulis & Co. Ltd., Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, 1M22 791. £9.95.) The depression does nothing…

REMARKABLE RECORDS THERE is something very stimulating about a record attack, which represents a carefully-planned achievement undertaken when car and driver are absolutely ready, and free from the " ifs"…

THE REST OF THE MONTE CARLO RALLY j THE COACHWORK COMPETITION—CONVINCING BRITISH SUCCESSES IN THE CONCOURS DE CONFORT English cars failed this .year to make their usual impression on the…

Ferrari/Maserati: Misano More than 50,000 fans attended this Ferrari celebration which induded the final rounds of the Shell Historic Ferrari Maserati Challenge: wins went to Carlos Monteverde (250 TR), David Franklin (712) and…

Sir, I would like to congratulate Motor Sport for at last taking the lead in presenting the Cooper story. I would, however, take issue with you in respect of quoting…

ir, My first motoring experiences began in 1907, when my father la)tiglit a 1904 Richard-Brasier with ca i Ic rs and a quadrant gear change, 111•'‘riat :wet vlene lights ;…

Sir, Unlike some of your correspondents I really cannot get too upset about the colour of the magazine masthead. I welcome the return to the familiar green but am much…

Sir, I was delighted to read the letter from Mrs. Gallagher with details of the sports La Licorne owned by Mr. Searle. I thought that this was a completely forgotten…

New Lancia Any car which finishes the Mille Miglia race can be considered a pretty good automobile. And that Bracco's saloon Lancia came in second to Villoresi's 4.1-litre Ferrari in this…

Sir, A little over 50 years ago this La Licorne (The Unicorn) belonged to the brother-in-law of the King of Afghanistan. The owner raced it on the sands of Parame…

We have received some stupendous books about historic racing cars and their history recently. All credit to their industrious authors: but let us not overlook some equally magnificent works from…

Sir, I'm surprised by the absence of Rudolf Caracciola from your recent all-rounder list, for he demonstrated his versatility in GP racing, sportscars, record breaking, hill-climbing, trials and rallies. What's…