The Bentley 8 Litre’s prominent speedometer reads to 130mph. Few experienced the magic ‘ton’ during the 1930s, but Lycett and ...

Under the bonnet, the final development of WO Bentley’s handsome overhead-cam, twin-plug ‘four’ was tuned with a lightened flywheel, increased 6.3:1 compression, drilled valve-spring caps, lighter ...

Frustratingly, the car retired early. Just after Shelby had taken over from Salvadori for his first stint, the gearlever broke off in his hand… Ferrari won at Sebring, but next on the calendar was the ...

Approaching the EJS-Climax – Snusher chose the name for the car’s first race at Crystal Palace – it’s remarkable just how ...

In England, Montaut’s work is best known for the tile designs in Michelin House, the fabulous Art Nouveau landmark building at 81 Fulham Road, Chelsea. The former UK headquarters of the famous French ...

The opening of chequebooks crystallised Lamborghini’s future. A far cry from Ferruccio’s sober dreams of GT perfection, Sant’Agata would sell forward-looking drama. But a fully production-ready ...

The Bugatti T57 was the car with which Ettore finally, reluctantly acknowledged that he had to bend to fashion, to go with ...

The early ’70s were exciting times, as I left the feathered nest of my family home to study at Shenstone New College and the University of Birmingham. I would occasionally spot a Lotus, admire its ...