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Stirling Moss and the Ferguson P99: the experiment that struck Gold
"Okay. But please ask the announcer to tell the crowd why I’m not waving.” Sir Stirling Moss – the original…
"Okay. But please ask the announcer to tell the crowd why I’m not waving.” Sir Stirling Moss – the original…
Jenks admired the P99 ahead of its British Empire Trophy debut This interesting newcomer was built and looked after by…
Stirling Moss’s race return gave this year’s Oulton Park Gold Cup retro extra pulling power The presence of Sir Stirling…
Teatime in McLaren’s paddock palace, The Brand Centre. ‘Team Button’ – father John and manager Richard Goddard – are having…
Tom Kristensen starred on his racing debut at this year’s Revival, there were tributes to John Surtees and BRM, plus…
Even if John Fitch had never sat in a racing car, his extraordinary life would still be the stuff of…
In 1952 Mercedes scored a one-two in the fearsome Carrera Panamericana with the 300SL Gullwing. Its new successor proved just…
The Maestro always admired Alfa Romeo’s 159, which brought him his first World Championship. Today just three survive – and…
I have often wondered what became of the fixtures and fittings and artefacts of The Steering Wheel Club. There were…
From touring cars to paddock hospitality, Ray Mallock’s company is well established in the sport. But the boss still harbours…
Battling rule-makers as well as rivals, F1 teams are as inventive as ever; you just can’t always see it Colin…
As enthusiasts we are used to scare stories that appear to threaten our enjoyment of motoring. If it’s not traffic…
Renault gives Dacia Duster new polish In this line of business you're asked to name your favourite car on an…
Call me a sentimental old goat, but I’ve always had a soft spot for Alpina. For a start, I’ve rarely…
The called Amedee Gordini ‘The Sorcerer’, and as someone who has once too often come off second-best to a Gordini…
Aside from that mid-engined marvel the R8, it remains a sadly rare experience to be able to heap praise on…
Of the time I blew up two Jaguar prototypes – though luckily no permanent damage was done With apologies to…
Occupation: Director of Design, Jaguar What is your greatest achievement? Bringing Jaguar Design back to its rightful place. I have…
Digital Technology is now being used to great effect in the repair of classic racers At the Goodwood Revival we…
Preparation firm has a deal to tempt historic rally drivers The Porsche VW and Audi specialist Francis Thuthill Ltd has…
The Williams FW14B was one of the most dominant Formula 1 cars ever. En route to both world titles in '92 the iconic machine won almost two thirds of that year's Grands…
Fifty years on from the inaugural European F2 championship, the iconic name is back with two new race series. While the first – FIA Formula 2 – reclaims its position of yesteryear as the final…
A series taken from the 162-page Motor Sport special 100 Greatest Grands Prix (other specials are available here). After a second season with Ferrari, Schumacher’s reputation was sky-high. While some could not forgive his…
While the new era of prototype regulations should lift sports cars out of its current trough, it could also help Aston Martin spread its wings For many years…