Exciting classic racing at Thruxton's Historic Festival – Report by Chris Adamson. (All photographs copyright, as individually credited and with thanks to their creators for their use here). Famous names from the glory days of post-war British motor racing heritage were in action once again at the Thruxton Historic Festival in Hampshire. Marques such as Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lotus, Lister, … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – Admission 7/6 – E. V. Starr Snaps the 60s Speed Merchants
Reviewed by Kim Henson. Title: Admission 7/6 – E. V. Starr Snaps the 60s Speed Merchants Authors: Tim Beavis and Guy Loveridge Published by: Douglas Loveridge Publications, Moss View, 85 Warburton, Emley, Yorkshire, HD8 9QP. (Please also see their Facebook page) 128 pages, hardback, filled with glorious colour photographs Price: £40.00 (Including postage, £45 for U.K. buyers, £55 for … [Read more...]
Classic rallying – We have ignition – or maybe not…
MONTE MINI MISSES ITS SPARK... A graphic example of the challenges facing the crews in next year’s classic Monte Carlo rally was highlighted today in the centre of Glasgow. A Monte Carlo Mini from the Sixties – identical to the ones which scored success in the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally – should have been squeezed into Glasgow City Chambers to launch the start of the historic re-run of the event … [Read more...]