September 2017 VR

VINTAGE RACECAR

Interview:  Richard “Dick” Salmon – Mike Jiggle entices a former BRM F1 mechanic to reminisce about his 17 seasons with the British team.

Profile: Mighty Midget – Patrick Quinn samples the powerful reality of a truly outstanding pre-war racing car, the MG Q-type.

Feature:  Immersed in Matra – Ed McDonough finds himself swimming once again in a swirling sea of French Racing Blue.

Heroes:  Walter Röhrl – Robert Newman revisits the career of the man many believe is the 20^th century’s greatest rally driver.

Legends Speak:  Winning Number Four – Rick Mears recounts the effort necessary to capture his record-matching fourth Indianapolis 500 victory.

Art History:  “Daytona 24 Hours 1975” – Paul Chenard depicts the top three finishers in the 1975 edition of the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Greatest Racecars:  Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII – Rauno Aaltonen explains why he considers the apparently indestructible British roadster his favorite.

Last Lap:  Copy Cats – Howden Ganley discusses the concept that while your idea may be revolutionary, it will soon be replicated.

First Turn:  Flip-Flops & Halo Tops

Hidden Treasure:  1968 SWM Gordini

Market Guide:  Formula 5000

Photo Galleries:  Sears Point, Virginia International, Indianapolis, Mosport, Brooklands

VINTAGE ROADCAR

By Design:  The Brilliant Marketing and Design Behind the 1965 Shelby GT350

Profile:  1935 Alvis Speed 20 SC – Prelude to Excellence

Interview:  Simon Carter – London fashion Designer and Car Enthusiast

Feature:  Forgotten American Sports Cars – The Cars That Didn’t Catch On

Driven:   1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

Photo Gallery:  Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, London City Concours, The Elegance at Hershey, San Marino Motor Classic, British Car Field Day

Showcase:   Product Review