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The racing historian, his fighter pilot son, and the Nazi…
One of the most cherished of all the volumes on my library shelves is a first-edition A Record of Motor Racing, published for the Royal Automobile Club by Reveirs Bros…
A 1937 LORRAINE FOR DISPATCH
this car was registered in Kent on May 6th, 1927, by the owner who lived in Lincolnshire. Thereafter, it was licensed in Lincolnshire every year until March 1934; it was next licensed by a new owner in Sheffield on the 30th September, 1934; after which it has been unlicensed. The old body was a Weyntan saloon, and the engine is declared as being made in 1927. I do not think that this is the Le Mans winner, as I can find no trace of left hand steering having been fitted—and the winner
certainly had this feature. The car is now nearly ready for the road and is for sale to any body who will keep it away from a dump. It is in North London at the moment, and I would be willing to let any one interested see it, if they will make an appointment with me via MOTOR SPORT. I am, Yours etc.,
E.C.3. ” TYPHOON.” * * *