An original road test taken from the Motor Sport archives, November 1956 | by Bill Boddy Mr David Brown deserves the appreciation of enthusiasts for having catered for the continuity…

From "Essex Schooldays," by Simon Dewes (Hutchinson, 1960), we learn that Sir William Hyde-Parker, who resided at Melford Hall, had a "very old, high-off-the-ground Ford saloon . . . driven…

Motorists have endless uses for reliable electric torches, especially if they are the kind of motorists who indulge in night rallies and map reading contests. In general I have found…

Lesney's February release consisted of three commercial vehicle miniatures, a Scammell Contractor 6x4 prime mover with pipe-truck body in the " Matchbox " King Size series, No. K-10, eight inches…

The VSCC season is now in full cry. Recent results: the Curborough Speed Trials held on May 5 saw James Baxter (1934 'Nash) make FTD in 37.86 sec. The vintage-car…

The most impressive miniature received recently—really too large for the term—is the Corgi "Major Toys," No. 27 Gift Set, consisting of a Bedford Tractor Unit and Priestman "Cub" shovel. Lesney…

What sounds like an exciting speed-trial with a difference is due to take place at Long Marston on July 8th, when three and four-wheeled Morgans of any age will be…

Having, if I may say so, rather a fine collection of sparking plugs, including an igniter from Concorde, I was very interested in the latest book in the Rolls-Royce Heritage…

This took place at the "Coach & Horses", a Motel near Great Haywood in Staffs, on January 13th. The weather was unkind, with freezing fog added to the icy conditions,…

A dependable electric torch is an essential part of the car-user's equipment, especially during the dark days of winter (you can say that again, in 1979) and on night-rallies, etc.…

From Corgi recently was Gift Set No. 47, comprising a Ford 500 tractor with working conveyor, and Corgi Toy N. 491, which is a Ford Cortina wood-panelled estate car. Lesney…

It is known that electric cars were popular in America at the turn of the century and consequently I was interested to find, in "Images and Shadows" by Iris Origo,…