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Matters of Moment, March 1979
• The pride of France It is too early to say whether the Ligier JS11s that have won convincingly the…
• The pride of France It is too early to say whether the Ligier JS11s that have won convincingly the…
Had I gone to Formula One races in South America instead of keeping my sense of proportion by staying in…
Drophead XJ 2-door produced Lynx Motor Co. of Station Road, Northiam, near Rye, in Sussex are offering to convert the…
A section devoted to old-car matters A Distinguished Chummy Austin Last September we a note a reader who had to…
Howey's Accident Sir, I read as always with interest your comment on Dr. Brian Hamilton's letter reference Dick (R. B.)…
The Historic Commercial Vehicle Club has announced the date of this year's London-Brighton Commercial Vehicle Run as May 6th. Its…
Those who read the piece last month headed "100 m.p.h. From 750 c.c." may have realised that we made rather…
Back in 1935, when private flying was a more carefree affair than it now is, two pilots from the Cotswold…
Leo Villa One of the most famous of all the racing mechanics of the old school has died in hospital,…
Last November the Lancia Stratos was said to be making its final official appearance in rallying, and indeed when the…
There are some interesting references to cars in "The Unforgiving Minute" (W. H. Allen, 1978), the fascinating if at times…
The Ziebart Vehicle Rustproofing concern has introduced new services for car users. One is their Envirogarde laminated windscreen-repair service. This…
"Automobile Year 1978/79" Edited by Douglas Armstrong. 249 pp. 12½" x 9½" (Patrick Stephens Ltd., Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB3 8EL.…
The Jaguar Drivers' Club 20th Annual Historic Race Meeting will be run at Silverstone on March 10th. Races include rounds…
One of Louis Coatalen's great interests was motor racing and when he became Chief Engineer of the STD organisation he…
With their customary capability the VSCC use Brooklands for their post-Christmas driving tests, a convenient and historic venue, even if…
The 1979 Monte Carlo Rallye will certainly go down in history as a dramatic motoring event, but away from Darniche's…
In which the Deputy Editor reviews his 1978 motoring activities Some loose reflections on my activities in 1978, preparatory to…
A dependable electric torch is an essential part of the car-user's equipment, especially during the dark days of winter (you…
While these words are being read in the March issue of Motor Sport the South African GP will be in…
James Hunt's finest race? From start to well beyond the finish, controversy dogged the 1976 British Grand Prix but the Brands Hatch display was a great drive from the home favourite
The response to the launch of our new Motor Sport sound archive has been encouraging, many of you telling us that not only have you enjoyed the interview with Lord…
As NASCAR’s Big Show moves from Daytona to southern California, news broke this week that IRL and Champ Car are on the brink of announcing a formal merger. The great…
Top drawer executive jets are essential tools for the world’s top racing team owners. In America, guys like Roger Penske and Chip Ganassi damn near live in their aircraft as…