February 2013 VRJ/VRC

VINTAGE RACECAR

Interview: Martin Ogilvie – Mike Jiggle queries the former Lotus designer about his career with one of Grand Prix racing’s top teams.

Profile: Black Magic – James Beckett climbs behind the wheel of the Lotus 79 that carried Mario Andretti to three victories on his way to the 1978 World Championship.

Feature: Historic Roots – Marcus Pye tells the tale of the Historic Grand Prix Car Association’s birth and continuing growth.

Fast Lines: Colors of Black – Pete Lyons remembers when racing tires weren’t “tuned” to provide specific performance parameters.

Heroes: Laury, Lucy and Harry Schell – Robert Newman recounts the continuing adventures of one of racing’s earliest family efforts.

Legends Speak: Life at Lotus – Bob Dance provides an interesting perspective on working for the legendary Colin Chapman’s team.

Art History: “D-Type debut” – Mick Hill offers a rear view of the Stirling Moss/Peter Walker Jaguar from the 1954 Le Mans 24 Hours.

Greatest Racecars: BRM P160 V12 – Jean-Pierre Beltiose explains the apparently simple choice of the car in which he won his only GP.

Last Lap: Third Car – Mike Lawrence ruminates about the history and the possibilities of Formula One teams running third cars.

First Turn: Screaming Hethel

Hidden Treasure: 1963 Dead End Kids Dragster

Market Guide: F2, F3, Formula Atlantic

Photo Galleries: Brands Hatch, VIR, Bourne, Donington, Sebring, Daytona, Sandown

VINTAGE ROADCAR

Profile: A Tale of Two E-Tu[re – The Legendary XKE

Interview: Ted Gildred – Collector, Real Estate Developer and Ambassador to Argentina

Feature: Stile Italiano – The Life and Work of Legendary Car Designer, Battista “Pinin” Farina

The Restorers: Gasket Works USA, LLC

Driven: 1968 Jaguar MK10 Special

Photo Gallery: Art Center Car Classic 2012, London to Brighton, RACV Motorclassica, RM London Battersea Sale, Lake Mirror Classic