

Discovering BMW's lost leader
As both racing car and money-making machine, the BMW M1 was an abject failure but, on the road,it proved sublime. Roger Bell unearths the most underrated supercar in the world…
Sir,
We were most interested to see your article (March 2003) about Clan’s 15 Minutes of Fame. We purchased this very car from Clan in 1973. It may only have been famous for 15 minutes but has subsequently done 30 years of service to our motorsport activities — principally rallying — formerly of the Motoring News Championship variety, but latterly in historic events via the HRCR.
It is still in immaculate condition and is a tribute to the longevity of GRP bodyshells!
We are, yours, etc,
Dave & Joan Williamson, Beckenham, Kent