THE FORBIDDEN

THE BIG PICTURE

Production of the Mercedes-Benz 230SL in full swing

GOODWOOD HITS CIRCUIT MILESTONE

The 80th Members’ Meeting was a spring spectacular of demonstrations, celebrations and outstanding racing

CROWDS FLOCK TO TECHNO-CLASSICA

Volkswagen half-track, conceived in Austria for Alpine use

Young RAC members drive in to Woodcote

The Royal Automobile Clubʼs inaugural Young Members Drive-in

Federation update

Our community has access to many types of

Heritage hub for Derby

Great Northern Classics is set to open its

OBITUARIES

GETTY CRAIG BREEDLOVE 1937-2023 It is impossible for

GENERATION GAME IS BACK

The father-and-son pairing of David and Ed Liddell

VSCC Scottish Trial’s tricky spring challenge is no laughing matter

Main: Charles Gillet negotiated Lanarkshire’s tricky inclines to

Paddock profile

CHRIS CLARKSON CARS 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk1, 1964

Wilson wins in Cookstown

WILLIAM NEILL One of the longest-running stage rallies

Chilman/Walsh stay on form

RUSS OTWAY/90RIGHT Roger Chilman and Patrick Walsh made

LANDMARK MG AWAITS REVIVAL

The special MGB GT retains its original signage

DEVON’S LOST JENSEN

the Jensen had been standing for more than

US BARN-FIND BONANZA

Jaguar E-type coupé (above) – note roof dent

FADED FACEL HITS THE MARKET

The HK500 has had several owners and managed

HUMBERS FIND NEW HOMES

Insomnia can be an expensive business, as enthusiast

A HOTCHKISS WITH HISTORY

Hotchkiss is relatively forgotten name, despite it having

TALBOT HOARD SWELLS SPARES SCHEME SUPPLY

Like many one-make groups, the Talbot Owners’ Club

Look familiar?

Want to track down a lost love or

Welcome

Itʼs hard to believe itʼs 30 years since

VELASOR

This Spanish model-maker has created a remarkable series of vintage slot-cars

THE EB110 & THE LAST BUGATTI RACING CARS

‘Included is a handwritten letter from Mauro Forghieri

Through my eyes

Classic eras of motor racing have inspired some

Lamborghini: 60 Years

This update to the 2015 first edition has

P&A Wood

Prior to his death in 2022, Paul Wood

AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE MkII

Cult, 1:18, £206.99

REDESIGNING A CLASSIC

Newton Commercial has redeveloped its long-running ‘Suffolk’ tartan

Mick WALSH

Colour was rare in motoring books of

It’s lights on at the Silverstone Museum

Get the inside line on the home of British motor racing at the Silverstone Museum, with more than 70 yearsʼ worth of competition cars and the epic stories behind them. Overlooking the old Bridge Corner, the museum brings heritage up to date with a range of innovative interactive features, offering not only an up-close look at all types of mighty motorsport machinery, but also revealing how they are put together. For enthusiasts craving the winning formula at Silverstone, itʼs a must-see

Simon TAYLOR

People like tocomplain about air travel, donʼt

Martin BUCKLEY

Iʼve been writing about cars for 35 years

ATLANTIC PASSAGE THWARTED

Dave Whyley’s meticulous A90 rebuild triggered memories of

STAR attractions

60 years young in 2023, the gorgeous Mercedes-Benz ‘Pagoda’ retains a unique appeal among Stuttgart’s flagship SL line

TWO TRICK PONIES

In the late 1960s, the Ford Mustang appeared in both race-homologation Boss and roadgoing special Mach 1 forms, free from impending regulatory restriction

Taking the Mickie

Amusic producer with apenchant for Porsches convinced Le Mans winner Kremer to build this unique street-legal racer

The shape of things to come

The Fiat 1500L and Peugeot 404 heralded a new wave ofEuropean imports that would test the UK’s loyaltytohomebuilt family saloons

Luton’s legacy

A century after the introduction of Britain’s first true 100mph production car,five key OE-type Vauxhall 30-98s return home

VOLUME SELLER

The diminutive NSU 1000TTS is a forgotten sporting gem that is entertaining to drive and still turns heads – but it’s not exactly stealthy

SALES PITCH

Stalwarts of the mid-’70s rep scene, the Morris Marina, Hillman Hunter and Vauxhall Cavalier are becoming endearingly nostalgic

NEW HEADS FOR TRIGGER’S BROOM

The Stoveboltʼs affaire de pigeon (C&SC, January)

MEET THE FLEET

AARON MCKAY (Deputy editor) 1972 Volkswagen Type 2

SOMETHING THAT CALLS FOR YOU

DiY paintjob still looks fresh Arthur rescued his

HELEN RYDER

Raleigh Choppers and classic cars create a nostalgic haven in this enthusiast’s café

MASERATI MC20

The Trident-wearing supercar returns with refreshingly subtle brilliance

HIDDEN CLASSICS EMERGE FOR SALE

A vast collection of more than 230 vehicles

A FAMILY’S ALFA HEIRLOOMS

For its Le Mans Classic sale on 30

BROAD ARROW ADDS GERMAN HORIZON

Recently established sale house Broad Arrow is set

Buckley’s deals on wheels

As mentioned last month, I’ve swapped my Mercedes

AUCTION RESULTS

March’s top 50 worldwide sales

GIVING OLD 911s A NEW LEASE OF LIFE

Nestled in the Belgian countryside is a Porsche breaker seeing the potential in wrecked supercars

MERCEDES-BENZ G-WAGEN

Mercedes’ longest-running passenger vehicle is more popular than ever and values are rising