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1952 BRM 15—AN ADAGE VERIFIED PART 2

THE BRITISH MOTOR TRUST had high aspirations for its BRM 15 Grand Prix car described in Part 1. The car’s engine, especially, was replete with innovation. However, as motoring journalist … Continue reading

April 8, 2020 · 6 Comments

1952 BRM V-16—AN ADAGE VERIFIED PART 1

LAURENCE POMEROY HAD this to say about racing machinery: “The first instance of novel principle is invariably defeated by the developed example of established practice.” In his classic motor racing … Continue reading

April 7, 2020 · Leave a comment