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Burning Brands
Blazing sunshine basted a healthy crowd who gathered at Brands Hatch to celebrate the career of John Surtees, the only…
July 1993
Page 64
Léon-Bollée
The birth of the Léon-Bollée goes back to days which are now almost impossible to visualise, so far distant are…
Page 67
King of the hill
Prescott's annual BOC Classic gathering in May had the added temptation of a Type 59 not seen before in this…
Page 68
Jubilee Park
No-one seems to be celebrating the Queen's 40th anniversary this year, but this is Donington Park's Diamond Jubilee and while…
Page 69
Ecurie awash
Demanding roads, dramatic scenery, rare sports-racing cars and a friendly atmosphere make the Talacrest Ecurie Ecosse Tour unique among British…
Page 70
V-to-C miscellany, July 1993, July 1993
The Gwynne 8 Register recently had a meeting in Cornwall to meet 86-yearyoung Cyril Peacock and inspect his partially-restored Brooklands…
Page 71
Wiscombe vintage
The speed hill-climb meeting of the VSCC in the country-house atmosphere of Wiscombe Park in Devon is justifiably popular, as…
Page 72
V-to-C miscellany, July 1993, July 1993
Another aero-engined hybrid to add to the burgeoning interest in such cars is this fine Type CO2 40/50hp Delage chassis…
Page 72
R-R in GP
Has a Rolls-Royce ever won a Grand Prix race? The answer appears to be yes, because I know and you…
Page 72
The Ex-Fontes' Squire
The only track racing version of the twin-cam Squire sports car was that ordered by Luis Fontes (winner of the…
Page 74
The Birkin plaque
On June 19, just after this issue of Motor Sport will have gone to the printers, lnnes Ireland, President of…
Page 74
V-to-C miscellany, July 1993, July 1993
Twenty-six of the more competitive VSCC members took themselves to Scotland on May 23 to attempt 14 sections in this…
Page 76
Bentley Factory Cars 1919-1931, by Michael Hay. Osprey, £40.00
Michael Hay (or perhaps Osprey) chooses to title this as if it were only about the cars, but in truth…
Page 76
Miller's Collectors Cars 1993/1994. Miller's Publications, £16.99
By the time something like this has completed its trip from final proofs to hardback book, market values can fluctuate.…
Page 78
There, there
Sir, One of ESPN's commentators was heard to remark as the cars drove past a somewhat empty grandstand during the…
Page 78
1978 revisited?
Sir, The Spanish Grand Prix on May 9 provided an entertaining battle between Alain Prost, a master tactician both on…
Page 78
Pipe down
Sir, If DSJ regards F1 as a technical exercise for major manufacturers then he should be quietly thrilled to listen…
Page 78
Entertain or die
Sir, With his rather scathing remarks about those in Formula 1 who wish to limit technology, is DSJ not missing…
Page 78
Going down
Sir Having been a subscriber and reader of Motor Sport for over 23 years I feel qualified to voice my…
Page 79
Sounds of the Sixties
Sir, I have just finished reading the Jim Clark memorial edition of Motor Sport which includes your excellent piece on…
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