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"Remember, it's not a sports car," were the words of advice from BMW's UK press representative as we discussed a recent mildly critical test of BMW's now 1,766 c.c. engined…

The British Racing Drivers' Club's plan to lease Silverstone to property company St Modwen for 150 years is on hold after a campaign against the move by a group of…

Because I want to tell you about a blurb I have received from the publishers of a new book aimed at enlightening those ignorant of cars and what they are…

When 59 teams left Great Britain in a quest to be the first to taste the latest Beaujolais Nouveau, Motor Sport joined them in an Aston Martin By Ed Foster…

THE Sunbeam Alpine has proved to be a worthwhile addition to the Rootes Group range and has gained a strong foothold in the World's sports-car markets in spite of being…

Paddock I remember, at the 1969 British Grand Prix, standing by the Shell Bridge and offering a pound for a paddock transfer from those returning from the infield. I was…

FRAGMENTS ON FORGOTTEN MAKES No. 13: THE BROCKLEBANK SIX AMONG the numerous makes of cars which existed in the earlier days of motoring, and which are now threatened with extinction,…

"Drive It, — The Complete Book of British Drag Racing" by David Hardcastle & Peter Jones. 184 pp. 11" x 8" (Haynes Publishinc Group Ltd., Sparklord, booed, Somerset, BA22 7JJ. £4.95)…

By Murray Walker ISBN 0 00712696 4 Published by Collins Willow, £18.99 Did you know Murray Walker helped come up with the marketing slogan 'Opal Fruits — made to make your mouth water'?…

Porsche Win Cefalu, Sicily , May 8th. The annual battle against the Sicilian mountains and the ten laps of the Little Circuit of the Madonie was once again a Ferrari…

The Vintage SCC has its race meeting at Oulton Park on June 16th this year, the main events being the Richard Seaman Vintage and Historic (pre-war) races and the Allcomers'…

Rolls-Royce Engines Regarding your review of the Schneider Trophy book. with particular reference to the connection between the Rolls-Royce Ghost car and the aircraft engines. It would appear that this…