This year's Targa Florio was an exciting and arduous race. Out of 186 starters, only 79 finished. Alberto Ascari led at first in the new 2.4-litre V12 Ferrari, but 680…

Sir, I have been a loyal and devoted follower of your excellent magazine since early childhood, but have only now been prompted to write to you. This is not because…

Sir, I have followed with interest the recent correspondence in Motor Sport concerning V8 specials and was especially interested to read the letter from JD Batten's daughter. Mrs. Warren, in the June issue. In…

Sir, I enclose two photographs of Andre Lombard, one in a car fitted with a splendid set of wings, the other without. It must be the same Salmson? In 1921…

This coveted award was awarded for 1976 to Roy Lane, and not as stated last month. Roy Lane also won the John Virr Trophy and Newton Trophy. Apologies.

Opinions expressed are those of our correspondents, and are not necessarily those of MOTOR SPORT. Historic Safety It is generally known that the RAC MSA is seriously looking into the…

Charles Antony Standish (he much prefers Tony) Brooks would never say that he was self-effacing. He's far too self-effacing for that. For instance, as we wander through his and wife…

David Leslie David Leslie was an up-and-coming single-seater driver who dominated the Formula Ford 2000 and Atlantic races I watched as a child. He was a sports car and touring…

Simon Hadfield gave the Trojan marque a rare UK race victory as the FORCE Formula 5000 series concluded at Brands Hatch in October. Two weeks earlier, at Dijon, Nick Crossley…

Sir, Just over a year ago, the time came for a new car. Since I enjoy "messing about in bolts", I decided to plump for the make with the worst…

A section devoted to old-car matters V.S.C.C. Oulton Park Race Meeting (July 22nd) Oulton Park is such a pleasant venue, reminiscent of old Donington, that this is one of the…

Sports cars in the West End Grosvenor Square, in London's West End is best known for the number of foreign Embassies which surround it, while the streets which lead off the…