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Engines a la mode Like the shape of our shoes and the cut of our clothes, engine design is subject to fashion. After years of "conventional" straight fours, V6s, V8s…

THE " NAPIER CAMPBELL" RACING CAR. Details of Capt. Malcolm Campbell's 450 h.p. New Chassis. A T the time of writing preparations are being made for the attempt to accomplish…

Britain's oldest motor race, the Tourist Trophy, held for the fourth time at Goodwood, received an entry which could hardly be called International and when no less than seven of…

The Brooklands Museum is determined to celebrate that quite unofficial ladies' race which Dame Barbara Cartland held at Brooklands on a non-race day 65 years ago, between society girls in…

Morris Register Rally to Belgium Sir, Having at last found time to catch up on some reading I was amused to note your comment concerning the Czechoslovakia Rally in April's…

THE RILEY CLUB "24" A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL EVENT OVER DIFFICULT WELSH COURSE. NOWADA VS one often hears the complaint that modern cars have become so stereotyped that enthusiasm of owners…

Driving Standards Sir, I have been entertained by the various views on driving standards expressed in MOTOR SPORT over recent months, but find none of them particularly convincing. A. P.…

For a brief period, national colours and sponsor logos were supplanted on the racetrack by high-speed art. Gordon Cruickshank turns art critic Car lovers sometimes insist that any beautiful automobile…

RESULTS. MOTORCYCLES. 250 c.c. 1st, E. C. Pernihough (Excelsior J.A.P.), 19.8 secs. 2nd, J. Sargeant (O.K. Supreme)-0.. 22.3 secs. 3rd, B. B. Atherton (Ariel J.A.P.), 24.7 secs. 350 c.c. M.…

Art Fonns Sir, I have been reading your articles, comments, and reports since 1947 or thereabouts. During this time I feel I've learned much, had much clarified, and have been…

Four dedicated Masters Festivals and a new series for pre-66 Minis are the highlights of the 2010 programme for Masters Historic Racing. In addition, the package of races will return…

SECOND-HAND SPORTS CARS AUSTIN 1920 (October) Swallow 2-seater, as new, mileage U guaranteed under 900 and condition perfect, an exceptional bargain, fitted with ballchange gear control, price 6130. Macks, Porchester…