Slower is better?
Sir, In DSJ's article "A Prolific Industry" (Motor Sport, January 1989) he makes a point that to me represents rather muddled thinking: that if an old car is rebuilt completely…
ALVIS 1 933 Alvis Speed 20 Vanden Pins saloon. In
excellent condition throughout chauffeurkept, always maintained in first class mechanical order. Negligible cylinder wear, good oil consumption. 88 m.p.h., 18 m.p.g., mileage 34,500. Owner purchased 44-litre Lagonda. Bargain £300. Box No. 822, do MOTOR SPORT.