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Tag Archives: Napier-Railton

WEEKENDS IN MONTEREY

AT ONE time or another, the most interesting cars in the world show up on the Monterey Peninsula. Given that the 2013 Monterey Weekend is taking place at the moment … Continue reading

August 16, 2013 · 1 Comment

NAPIER-RAILTON, PART 1

AUTOMOTIVE SPORTSMAN John Cobb’s directive to Thompson & Taylor Ltd. was clear: Build a car to set records at the 2 3/4-mile Brooklands circuit. Chief engineer Reid Railton responded with … Continue reading

July 29, 2013 · 1 Comment