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L.C. CRESSWELL’S AUTOMOTIVE ART—AND A QUIZ FOR YOU

LAURENCE POMEROY’S THE GRAND PRIX CAR cites no less than Leonardo Da Vinci. It would be typical of Pom to offer this quote in Tuscan dialect, but indeed he favors … Continue reading

November 11, 2024 · 6 Comments

1947 ARSENAL CTA GRAND PRIX CAR PART 2

YESTERDAY, WE LEARNED of an optimistic post-World War II plan of returning France to the forefront of Grand Prix motor racing. Chosen to lead this effort was Albert Lory, whose … Continue reading

September 22, 2020 · 2 Comments

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 · 7 Comments