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Lotus’ 56B radical F1 jet car

Chapman’s turbine racer. Simon Taylor is the only journalist to have driven Lotus’ radical F1 jet car.  ‘Maurice Philippe consulted his Sliderule and read...

Strange history of Ferrari’s Cavallino Rampante Logo

Delwyn Mallett delves into the strange history of Ferrari’s Cavallino Rampante logo. Exactly what’s behind Ferrari’s logo.   FERRARI EMBLEM BADGE...

DS-inspired prototype that spawned the Mini 1 ½-litre saloon BMC XC9001

The DS-inspired prototype that spawned the Mini. BMC’s abandoned future Issigonis’ forgotten XC9001 project. After the stillborn V8 he had designed for Alvis, and...

Brooklands Revival the Great restoration nears fruition

A Concrete Proposal Brooklands Revival. The great restoration nears fruition. The historic surface of the Brooklands Finishing Straight is revealed. It’s a major step...

Steve Harper 40 years in automotive styling

From Allegro to Cosworth Steve Harper’s varied portfolio. Pen for hire: Steve Harper looks back on a career in car design.  So says the...

Racing in the Outback Australia’s amazing prewar circuit

Red Dust Racers. Racing in the Outback Australia’s amazing prewar Circuit. Brooklands, Indianapolis… Lake Perkolilli? Author Graeme Cocks takes a look back at Australia’s...

Max Hoffman gone but not forgotten

Introducing the cream of European cars to post-war America, and chopping off their roofs, took a supreme salesman. Max Hoffman, car salesman extraordinaire. Gone...

Jack Sears 1930 – 2016

‘Gentleman Jack’ Sears. Paying tribute to a true racing great. Goodbye to Gentleman Jack. Everyone loved Jack Sears, who has died aged 86. But...

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing evolved from a purebred racer

Soaring Away. The 300SL Gullwing evolved from a purebred racer – but the road car was very successful in competition, too. Words Delwyn Mallett....

Return to Shelsley Hans-Joachim Stuck emulates his dad

He must have been crazy to drive this thing up the hill that fast.  Hans-Joachim Stuck followed in his father’s wheeltracks at this year’s...

When Fangio met Ferrari

What happened when the Prancing Horse teamed up with El Maestro. Fangio’s troubled year Full story of his spell at Maranello. It should have...

Tour de France Auto remembered

It’s not about the bikes Tour de France Auto remembered. A Great Gallic Adventure. The week-long Tour de France Auto tested the best cars...
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