The pioneer motorist, at least prior to 1900, regarded his brakes as being extremely important, but for a different reason from that which we should advance today. The roads of…

THE TENTH INTERNATIONAL 200-MILE RACE OF THE J.C.C. A GREAT;;E.R.A. VICTORY—ARTHUR:DOBSOnWINS:AT 69.67 M.P.H. Once again the Junior Car Club's great classic has been won by a 11-litre car, in spite…

by Kenneth Ullyett. 160 pp. 8-7/8 in. x 5-1/4 in. (Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202, Gt. Portland Street, London W1. 30s.) Mr. Ullyett has now added this book about…

Sir, It is with some surprise that I read in your columns the criticisms levelled by your American correspondent at the marques Ferrari and Jaguar. I have had the good…

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THE SOUTH AFRICAN G.P. A splendid field representing four countries-South Africa, England, Italy and Hungary-will compete in the fourth South African Grand Prix on the Prince 1st, 1938. The list…

Engine: Four cylinders, 78 by 100 mm. (1,911 c.c.). Push-rod-operated inclined o.h. valves. 7.5-to-1 compression. ratio. 66 b.h.p. at 4,500 r.p.m. Gear ratios: First, 13.79 to 1; second, 7.35 to…

VSCC at Brooklands THE VSCC's weather luck deserted it on February 3rd for the driving tests meeting at what remains of the historic motor course. Rain fell heavily before lunch,…

by Pierre Menard ISBN 2 940125 18 X Published by Chronosports Editeur, £75 This monstrous, two tome box set joined the burgeoning statistical archive in time to celebrate the 50th…

MAGNESIUM FOR CARS THE Journal of the Magnesium Industry Council, issue no. 14/1967 was devoted to the use of magnesium in cars. The cover depicted an artist's impression of a…

A FRAZER NASH VICTORY AT BRAY D. M. McCRACKEN WINS IN HIS FIRST RACE AT 51.24 M.P.H. LEA FRANCIS SECOND & ADLER THIRD I T says much for the enthusiasm…

Whilst gazing enviously at one of the XJ6 Jaguars on show at Earls Court we were intrigued to find that within the glove compartment under the central armrest there nestled…