"It's a minor claim to fame. I know, but I can say that I was the only man to race all three types of Cobra coupe." says the modest Sears.…

Reigning champions Lancia brought two 1.4 litre Montecarlos to Daytona for the first time. Only one of the factory cars finished, the Michele Alboreto driven Lancia (above) retiring with engine…

It says much for the differing personalities of the designs that PSA has been able to launch with confidence two executive sector cars within a few months of each other.…

Speed orgy "The Vintage Sports Car Club again ran a two-day "speed orgy" at Oulton Park road-circuit this year, on the last weekend in July, over the extended (2.769-mile) course,…

Sir Full marks to Richard Goode for his efforts with Pace Spirit. However, he seems to have re-written the laws of aerodynamics in being able to carry out "a 360°…

The last-minute cancellation of the Scottish Rally and a consequently empty colour page gave us the chance to look at a power-boat race in Bristol docks. Overall winner of the…

A rare victory for the Lotus 70 Formula 5000 car was a highlight as the Historic Sports Car Club’s annual Snetterton weekend offered double-headers for many of the club’s championships.…

Sir, You asked about readers experiences with the new-type sparking plugs. After a recent decoke and valve-grind, the plugs were fitted at the same time as new points and condenser.…

Sir, Amongst the many interesting features in Motor Sport not least is that section devoted to "Cars in Books". In last December's issue you mention one book entitled "The Escape…

Lotus' decision to re-sign Satoru Nakajima for 1989 seems to have ended Martin Brundle's hopes of getting back into Formula One on a full-time basis, the new World Sportscar Champion…

Variety Continued The Editor enjoys again the sparkling performance of the Fiat 1500, approves of the improvements Connaught have made to the Citroen ID, and goes very quickly from place…

Engine: Four-cylinder, 69.3 x 76 mm. (1,147 c.c.). Pushrod-operated overhead valves. 9.0-to-1 compression-ratio. 63 (net) b.h.p. at 5,750 r.p.m. Gear ratios: 1st, 15.40 to 1; 2nd, 8.87 to 1; 3rd,…