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VOL. 2 1'!0. 9 SE TEMB ER, 1934

R. T. HORTON WITH HIS RECORD-BREAKER AT BROOKLANDS

A Magazine designed to interest motoring enthusiasts in general and those who own M.G. Cars in particular VOLUME 2 . NUMBER 9. SEPTEMBER, 1934

I S S U E D B Y T H E l\l . G . C A R C 0 ~l P A N Y LT D . ABINGDON - ON-THAMES, BERKSHIRE • IDe

PRICE - SIXPENCE PUBLISHED Bv PosT, EIGHTPENCE BI-MONTHLY EDITORIAL features Pag~ EFORE the next issue of The M .G. Magazine reaches you, THE LATEST M.G. MODELS ... 450-453

the Olympia Motor Show will once more have come and BEAUTIFUL BRITAIN-{TuPwOoo) 456 Bgone, and yet you will observe we have spared you the M.G. CAR CLUB BI-MONTHLY B uLLETrn 458-459

customary dissertation on the somewhat problematical delights of "HAMMY"- A N APPRECIATION OF THE that institution in the pages of this number. LATE H . c. HAMILTON 462 REGS. OF FORTHCOMI NG RACES- Why ? Simply because we regard the readers o.f The M.G. (B.R.D .C. "500") ... 464 Magazine as fellow-sufferers, with ourselves, in respect of the reams THE SPORT IN PICTURES 466-46\l and reams of annually-hashed-up technical dope, accompanied by ACCE LERATION ... 472-473 blotchy photographs, which invariably are foisted upon us at this AUTO-SUGGJ::ST IONS 47-i time by most motoring journals. Do You Kr-; ow ?-(BOTTLE LoocE, For our own part, we regard the Olympia Motor Show less as a T IX ALL) 47G shop window and more as an entertaining and amusing rendezvous \VHAT DOES YOUR GARDEN SAY? 478 for motoring enthusiasts. WE TAKE On- OUR HATS TO- 479 In the old days, the Motor Show provided a great annual excuse STOP PRESS-(THE ULSTER T.T.) 482-484 for a week's alcoholism, which invariably ended in "a cold in the Do THESE J oas YouRSELF- 486 head, and a pain in the pocket ." CORRESPONDENCE 487 MOTORING NEWS 488-489 Someone rather aptly described Olympia in those days as being divided into stands- "those who can, and those who can't ! " FORTHCOM ING F IXTURES 489 In these more enlightened times, we believe the readers of T he M.G. Magazine prefer to regard the Olympia Motor Show as an Publi1hing Office: annual meeting place of all the enthusiasts, as a Palace of Gossip 41~-422 STRAND LONDON, W .C.2 of Motoring Matters and Incidents, as the venue whereat one assuredly may expect to find all that is progressive and interesting Telephone: in automobile design. TEMPLE BAR 2122 Let us end by saying that those who are genuinely interested i~ the latter assuredly will find all they can possibly want on the CON DUCTED BY M.G. Car Company's stand, No. 95, Avenues Hand I. ALAN C. HESS We look forward to seeing YOU there. Do you ? keep your copies of The M.G. Magazine e If so, turn to the Announcement on Page 461 SEPTEMBER 1934 TWO IN EW_F_oR_~_!i9_1~-5 ODEL...... S..-.-.,,,. Left: Right: The "Q" type The "KN" Racing Midge/. 1\1ag11ctlc Pi//arless Sa/0011

o meet the need for a really drive to a straightforward three­ roomy saloon on the popular quarter floating spiral bevel final T o popular have the existing models M.G. Magnette chassis, the proved during 1934 that it has beeri drive rear axle. S deci"ded to continue the 1V!agna" L" M.G. Car Company has produced Continental Coupe and the 1Vlagriette It is apparent on examining "N" models unchanged far 1935, a71d a four-door type of pillarless con­ th e 1V!idget 0 P" unchanged except for the brakes that the M.G. "Safety struction. The features claimed aPl increase of £2 in its price. Fast" slogan is no meaningless for the new model are its high In order to meet the considerable statement, as the cable system demand for a closed car in the lVl.G. speed capabilities with ample and lvlagnette range, a saloon model has been of operation which has proved introduced and will be available for comfortable accommodation for inspection on the lvl.G. Stand at Olympia. satisfactory on the racing cars at four adults with luggage. The This model is described hereunder, as is speeds in excess of roo m.p.h. is the comparatively new " Q " type latter has been achieved by .J.Vl.idget, which has already made a used. The brake-drums, which lengthening the chassis to ac­ distinguished racing debut. are of special high-grade steel commodate a more commodious for durability, are 12 in. in body. It has a wheel­ diameter and of ample base of 9 ft. as against width, providing a very 8 ft. on the open models; large ·braking area. the track also has been Cam steering with a increased to 4 ft. With ratio somewhat lighter the lower chassis the than is normally em­ need for extra bracing ployed on l\'I.G. models has been realised and the has been adopted with frame is additionally beneficial results on this strengthened by a sturdy car with its added weight "cross" brace to provide (incidentally about 20 the same degree of stiff­ cwt.), and which can be ness as exists with the driven at very high chassis of the open cars. speeds. Needless to say, as with Turning now to the the other models, the coach work, "four­ frame is underslung at passenger comfort" the rear beneath the 111/erior of the Mag11e1tc "KN" Pi//arless Sa/0011 seems to have been the axles and the springs keynote of design. The underslung both fore and aft. seats are pneumatic throughout The mechanical parts of the -two buckets at the front of M.G. MAGNETTE SECTIONED new model are otherwise much CHASSIS (" KN " Serles) generous size, the shape and the same as in the case of Six-cylinder engine, 57 mm. bore by construction of which have the N. Magnette models. The 84 mm. stroke, 1287 c.c. (Treasury rating been arrived at after considerable 12 h.p.) ; overhead camshaft,· twin S. U. six-cylinder engine has a bore of semi-downdraught carburetters; Rotax experiment, so that they are coil ignition with automatic advance ,· 57 mm. by 84 mm., 1287 c.c., 14 mm. plugs; forced feed lubrication,· really comfortable throughout the rated for Treasury purposes at Tecalemit extert1al oil filter and oil longest of journeys which may be strainer in sump ; water circ11latio11 by 12 h.p. The camshaft is carried pump ; four speeds forward, remote undertaken. No less has back­ central clrange ; single-plate clutch ; overhead and the crankshaft is spiral bevel final drive ; internal ex­ seat comfort been studied, the the four-bearings type. panding 4-wheel brakes t.t?ith 13 1'n. "straight across" seat and back dru!us ; cam steering_,· semi-4!liptic road Engine torque is carried springs ; Rudge ~Vhitu:orth wire wheels ,· squab are pneumatic also. The through a single-plate clutch of IQ in. by 4.75 in. Dunlop., Fort" tyres; 4ft. o in track; 9ft. o in. wheelbase; rear passengers are seated well specially sturdy construction, and 12-volt dynamo and starting set ,· finish down in the car, allowing ample Cream/Green cellulose; chromium a "twin-top" four-speed gearbox plating; chassis price £295. head-room ; there is plenty of with the short rigid lever on a M.G. MAGNETTE PILLARLESS space between the front and rear remote control is carried back so 4·DOOR SALOON (" KN "Series) seats, and the provision of large that it is close to the driver's left Chassis details as above ; pillarless wells permits ample foot-room. four-door Saloon bod~/; Duotcme Green hand. This extension also carries cellulose finish; wheels cellulosed Silver; The impression of the interior Green leather uplwlster;;i ,· overall length the slow-running and · mixture 12ft. IO~ in. ; overall width 4ft. 1 I in; is one of luxury, for nothing has controls. From the gearbox a chromium plating ; Triplex glass ; price been stinted to provide the very complete as shown £399. Hardy Spicer shaft with metal finest and ample equipment. The universal joints transmits the : ...... (Co11tin11ed '"'page 452) 450 SEPTEMBER 1934

TWO NEW ~ MODELS FOR sliding windows front and rear ; of the car and does not interfere a Triplex windscreen which can with the pleasing sweeping lines 1935 (Co11li"7ml from page 150) be opened over a wide angle with of the tail ; also the carrier is so central winder, and a sliding roof arranged to allow the back panel polished walnut facia has almost with special rain trap. Other to hinge down without' disturbing every conceivable instrument the items of equipment include elec­ the position of the spare wheel. enthusiast could desire-instru­ tric two-arm windscreen wiper, The luggage platform is of ample ment dials, steering wheel, control chromium plated head, side and size for several large suitcases, knobs, horn and dipper switch fog lamps, horn, badge bar, direc­ and is complete with straps and being finished in brown to tone tion indicators and stop and tail­ waterproof cover. with the walnut panels. The lamp. A large toolbox fitted in This new saloon, which is interior is carpeted up to the the scuttle is readily accessihle known as the M.G. iVIagnette waist-line and over the entire when the bonnet is lifted. K.N. Pillarless Four-door Saloon, back of the front seats ; there are Still another special feature is is priced at £399 and may be large door pockets with zip fasten­ the M.G. luggage carrier. 'When had in any of the varied M.G. ers on each of the front doors ; not in use it forms the back panel finishes. TIHE ~~Q'' TYPE RAClllNG IMllDGET HE new "Q" type M.G. -WHICH ALREADY HAS inlet ports are on one side and Racing Midget which already COVERED ITSELF WITH the exhaust on the other, each Thas taken a number of with four separate ports. records, including the Brooklands GLORY IN RACING AND The compressor, which appears Mountain Lap, Donington 750 c.c. RECORDS-BREAKING AT an outsize for the small engine, and two In tern a tional Class H BROOKLANDS AND AT is Zoller-iW.G., an eccentric vane Records, has probably the most DONINGTON. machine in this case, driven from highly efficient unit in the world for the front of the crankshaft supply­ its size. The price for a car ing fuel at a maximum press­ of this calibre is reasonable, of 25 lb. per square inch. for anyone can buy it in The compressor bearings, stripped racing form for £550 etc., are lubricated by a all ready to be used for that separate low-pressure pump purpose. which can be seen on the Some idea of the car's per­ illustration of the super­ formance can be gathered charger. by the fact that in the Actual fuel feed is through L.C.C. Relay Race, Kenneth a large size S.U. carburetter Evans put in twenty con­ on the atmospheric side of secutive laps at over lOO m.p.h., the best being over the compressor, the . fuel no m.p.h., which would itself being carried 111 a account for a maximum The "Front-end" IPith fairing removed to displa)' the 19-gallon ·rear tank, from speed in the region of 120 Z o!!er-Af.G. compressor. Note the separate oil pump which it is brought forward on the Railway Straight. for lubricating the compressor bearings. by . S.U. petrol pump with The horse-power developed :••• •nnooooOO••oouoo .. o oooooooooo o uooooooooo ooooooooo•o••••••• .. wo•: duplicated electrical mechanism ~ Four-cylinder engine, 57 mm. bore by 73 ~ on the brake from this tiny : mm. stroke, 746 c.c. (Treasury rating S /r.p.) ,· : and pipe lines. unit (746 c.c.) is in the order : rrperhead camshaft; Zoller-1\!l.G. com- ; To revert once more to ! pressor ; S. U. carburP.ttcr ; D elco-Remy : of over roo at 7000 odd r.p.m. The : special coil and distributor ; 14 mm. pl!1gs; : the engine as befits a racing car : forced fe ed lubrication ; Tecalemit external ! capable of such high speeds, very cylinder dimensions are 57 mm. · : oil filter and gauze strainer i n sump ; Plectron : ! sump ; t!.~ater circulation b-y pump ,. 4-speed : special attention has been given bore by 73 mm. stroke. The : forward pre-selector gearbox, central remote : general layout of the engine : control,' clutch incorporated with pre- : to lubrication. The ribbed elek­ : selector gearbox, also additional inoperative : tron sump holds about a gallon, follows quite close that of the ; friction clutch witlr pre-detennirred s!ipload; ; "P" type Midget and is in fact : straight bevel fi11al drive ; iuternal expauding : and an auxiliary dash tank an : 4-whee! brakes, cable oP.,erated ,' 1 2" drums,· : to a great extent identical, which ; cam steering '!Oit/I 1V!.U. divided track rod; ; additional nine pints with a float : semi-elliptic road springs hound and tu.ped ; : feed device to maintain the sump incidentally speaks very well in­ : Rudge Whitwortli wire wheels 18" by 4.7:( ; ! deed for the "P" models. The : Dunlop "Fort'' tyres,. trach 3' 9" ,· wheel- : level. This arrangement obviates : bare 7' 10... ,· 12- v. dynamo and :;tarting sef.,. : crankshaft has three bearings, ; two-seater body conforming tuith ll.I.A.R.C. ; the need of stopping for oil : regulations "· R ed cellulose Jiuish ; wheels : replenishments except in the very and the camshaft is carried over­ ; ce!lulosed Silver; Red up/ro/stery ; clmnn- ; head with the dynamo incorpo­ : ium r,lating ,. overall length 11' 11" ,· overall ! longest of races. A Tecalemit oil : widt t 4' 5,.. ,· Triplex glass ,· price, complete : rated in the vertical drive, as is ! as sltow11, £550. ! usual with M.G. practice. The : ...... : (Co11ti1'ued_o11 page 453) 452 SEPTEMBER 1934

TWO NEW ~ MODELS FOR shield with suitable air scoops to axle movements are not communi" 1935 (C1mtfo11ed from page 452) cool the gearbox and rear axle, cated back to the controls even and a short steel cable bet,veen on the roughest of roads. Rapid the chassis and front axle takes adjustment is provided, mounted filter on the pressure side of the care of the torque reaction of the on the gearbox extension, accessi­ force feed oil pump safeguards front brakes. ble whilst driving. the bearings, etc. As on the racing The divided track rod steering The ignition is by special coil lVLG. :Magnettes, the E.N.V. Wil­ application which has already and distributor operated by rz v. son pre-selector four-speed gear­ proved itself of immense advan­ battery. The coil is so designed box is standard, gear change is tage on the Magnette models to give an efficient spark through­ in the usual way with pre­ is standard. By this method the out the entire engine revolution selector gearbox, utilising the gear steering effort in either direction range, and also has a very low bands to separate the engine electrical consumption. and final drive and take up The various illustrations the load, but as a precaution show the general body lines to relieve the transmission of · '"' of the car complete. It weighs shock an inoperative clutch, approximately 13~ cwt. with pre-determined slipload, unladen. The coachwork of the normal friction type is dimensions conform with the fitted between the engine and A.I.A.RC. regulations. The gearbox. The standard top petrol tank is carried in the gear ratio is 4.5 to r (8-36), stream-lined tail and has two or as an alternative at an quick-lift fi llers. The facia is extra price 4.875 to I (8-39). well equipped with extra large Cooling is effected by means radiator and oil thermomet­ of a pump driven from the ers, engine oil pressure gauge crankshaft, the radiator is and supercharger gauges, a the film type with the usual The cockpit of the "Q" t_ype Racing Midget, shoiving 5 in. revolution counter, a M.G. distinctive motive. The the neat laJ•out of the instm!llents and the accessible small pressure gauge for the position of the brakes adjuster ; iist in front of the chassis is en ti rely new ; far gear lever. compressor supply and an more sturdy than that on ammeter. previous racing M.G. l\'1idgets, The new "Q" type, which is nevertheless it still retains the is equalised, and the wheel whip offered only as a stripped racing well-tried principles and is under­ apparent in the more usual fore car, without wings, lamps, etc., slung at the rear end and upswept and aft draglink types of gear is or electrical equipment other than over the front axle. Chassis to a very great extent minimised. that needed to operate the fuel bracing is by large section tubular The steering box is the cam type supply, ignition and starter, un­ cross members; the half elliptic with high gear, and the column, doubtedly would appear in the springs, also much more sturdy which is adjustable for rake, has light of present achievements than before, are underslung both a spring steering wheel. and the many good features of fore and aft. The spring action Application of the brakes is by its design, to be a more than is controlled at the front by cable, all four are controlled worthy successor to the older duplex Hartfords and at the rear either by foot or hand, or both. types of racing M.G. Midgets with Luvax spring controlled The hand brake lever is the racing which have covered themselves hydraulics. type with quick release. A special with glory on the tracks of the There is a flat aluminium under- feature of the cable brakes is that world during the past few years.

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453 SEPTE:MBER 1934 Bll~IMOINTIHL Y BULLETlllN

UGUST was a qu_i ~ t mo1:th Mr. Kemp of other business. Mr. Rex de la If on the competition side ce le brated Haye is now occupying this office A owing to so many members his house­ and should be addressed c/o of the Club being away on holiday. hold removal' Scottish Motor Traction Co. Ltd., The only event of note that was by enrolling the hundredth mem­ 71 Lothian Road, Edinburgh. organised was a Club visit to the ber in his Centre. He reports that . Commenting on the change-over,, Ulster T.T., and in this twenty­ there is · plenty of enthusiasm Mr. Donaldson remarks : " I have three members took part. In among his members and that no doubt that under de la Raye's view of the cost being only four their n·umber continues to grow. guidance the Scottish Centre wilf guineas including all meals in be able to put up an· extremely transit, it is expected that we good show." shall have a larger party in OBITUARY * * * future years. E have to record with On 23rd September the Banking A few members have expressed W very deep regret the and Insurance Motoring Associa­ a wish to join an organised club passing of the popular Hon. tion are holding a Cotswold Trial, party to see the race at Le Mans Secretary of our Northern to which we have been invited. next year, and this will be ar­ Centre, Mr. Frank Scott, who Copies of the regulations can be ranged if adequate support is died of a sudden illness whilst obtained from F. L. 1\t Harris, forthcoming. One plan which is on holiday on 27th July. His 2 Dorset Buildings, E.C+ being investigated is the booking death was a great shock to The trial proper begins, after of a railway sleeping car to take his many friends and fellow a 150-mile night run, from The members to the course and to members in the Newcastle Bear, Rodborough Common, near stand there on a siding while the area .. Stroud ; the semi-sporting course race is in progress. It would per­ from there includes eight observed mit a few hours' sleep to be taken hills in a circuit of 42 miles. during the night and would make Consequent upon the passing Another event to which we a handy headquarters for obtain­ of Mr. Frank Scott, who was so have been invited is the Singer ing refreshments, dumping mack­ popular with us all, Mr. S. Piek, Motor Club's Half-day Trial origi­ intoshes and so forth. whbse address is Carliol Square, nally planned for 16th September, * Newcastle-on-Tyne, is carrying but now postponed until 24th Since the last issue of The iVI.G. on the good work for the Club November. There is a Special" Maga.zine appeared, Mr. J. F. and is acting as Hon. Sec. of the Team Award to be won and it is Kemp, Hon. Sec. of our vigorous Centre. hoped that the M.G. Car Club Midland Centre, has moved out * * * . will have sorrie strong teams in to Northfield. His ne\v address lvir. D. Donaldson has resigned the field. · Members are asked to is Island Cottage, 104 West Heath from the post of Hon. Sec. of the note that the Hon. Gen. Secretary' Road, Northfield, Birmingham. Scottish Centre., owing to pressure (Co11tin<1 ed on P.agc 459)

A . S. Price (" P" Midgel)·i11 the Accelerdtiim Test, held al 'Hatfield Aerodrome during an impro111ptu iVI.G . Car Club Gymkhana, 1vhich look place there i11 July . A Stop Press note i11 the last issue of the M.G. lvlagaz inc a//rib11ted the Time Test win al that cvwt to " l\1r. B. ]. Harper." This ·should, ef course, have read" /\1r . R.]. Harter." 458 SEPTEMBER 1934

Bl-MONTHLY BULLETIN free refreshment buffet through­ the Rally will be staying over­ out the day. night in Droitwich, which is close (Continued from pag" 458i I There are premier awards to at hand, to take part in the Hill be won by 20 per cent. of the Climb. Rushmere is four miles is always pleased to assist with competitors in each Centre and south of Bridgnorth and quite a the composition of teams for second-class awards to be won by short run from Droitwich and trials, and so are the Hon. Centre the next 30 per cent. Shelsley. Secretaries. On the following day (Sunday) This will he the first time that Arrangements are now well the club is organising a Hill cars have taken part in an event advanced. for the Club's big Climb on Rushmere and this on Rushmere Hill, which hitherto Shelsley vValsh Rally, which starts promises to be an event which has been used only by motor­ on the night of Friday, 28th will be really memorable. The cycles. The excellent condition September. Regulations and hill is on private ground and is of the hill may be judged from the fact that solo motorcycles have averaged nearly 60 m.p.h. from the start to the finish­ from a standing start ! The hill is set in beautiful sur­ roundings and the adjacent high ground is used by as many as 4000 spectators when motorcycle meetings are held there. The Club's annual dinner and dance will be held at the Park Lane Hotel in London on A nmJ1ber of the Northern Centre of the lvt.G. Car Club ascending Blea Tam Pass 18th October. Originally quite a during that Centre's recent Lake District Trial, which was well supported. small party held in a city cafe, this entry forms have been in circu­ 340 yards in length, the contour function has now become one of lation for more than a fortnight, being not unlike that of a water- the most brilliant occasions on and it is now certain that this is chute in a swimming pool. The the social side of motoring. It going to be a very well supported start is uphill, then there is a takes place during the period of event. Members can obtain par­ downhill swoop followed by a the Motor Show, and members ticulars either from Mr. Harris, straight climb with a short pitch living far from London can ac­ whose address appears above, or of I in r} This gradient sounds cordingly spend the day at the from their Centre Secretaries. fearsome, but the hill can actually Show and the evening at the Club's Not the least of the novel he climbed without competition dinner. Dinner tickets wil! shortly features of this Rally is that it tyres. be available from the Hon. Gen. really consists of four separate It is already certain that many Secretary and early application events combined in one, members members who .are taking part in for them . is strongly advised. of each Centre competing only ~~~~~~M~~~ against fellow members of their Centre. When the competitors arrive at LIME~!£~HE J~L?1~r~~!J"~.?.~GA~N~SULT ~ Shelsley Walsh they will find a Congratulations to Miss Ivy L. Gooding, 171 Burrell Road, ~ special park reserved for them, Ipswich, Suffolk, whose entry, reproduced here, struck Mr. Cecil ! i~ Kimber as being the best. Miss Gooding has received the prize. ~ and in this there is being erected a marquee in which they will have ~ There was a young girl called Nanette, ~ ~ Who borrowed an M.G. Magnette breakfast as the guests of the ~ Complete with a blower, I ~ Knocked two policemen o'er, M.G. Car Company. This mar­ &° CONVICTION, ENDORSEMENT, REGRET. quee, incidentally, will serve as a ~~~~~~~~ SEPTEMBER 1934

''HAMMY"-

-by this sobriquet was he affectionately known, and by it he will be remembered. Without exaggeration, one of the most brilliant iVlotor Race Drivers the worla has ever seen, he was always cheerful, always modest. No pen of mine can ever express the sorrow all of us here at the IV or ks f elt when we heard of the tragic end of H. C. Hamilton. Threatened with lung trouble, we can only hope his death was of the kind he would have wished. His racing career was not a long one, but into it he packed many amazing feats of driving, and the iVI.G. Car Company are under a deep debt of gratitude to him for the way in which he helped to establish and maintain l'v1.G. prestige. The sympathies of myself and of the Company and, I am sure, of every member of the ivl.G. Car Club go out to his sorrowing mother and relatives. CECIL KIMBER. A characteristic st11dj• of the late Hugh Ca11/fteld Hamilton.

IBlORN and educated in Ireland, H. C. Hamilton came to England in 1922, and)erved his apprenticeship g at the Talbot factory, afterwards joining the staff of University Motors Limited. His first experience of motor sport was as a motorcyclist, competing on various occasions at Kop Hill Climbs and in a number of Reliability Trials. His entry into car racing was effected in 1930, when he drove with C. R . Whitcroft in the " Double­ Twelve," at Brooklands, on a Riley. The following year he drove an M.G. Midget single-handed in the "Double-Twelve," finishing third. Later he established a record lap of the Ulster T.T. course on a supercharged lVI.G. Midget, and also drove at B.A.R.C. Meetings, taking the Mountain Lap record. In 1932 he again drove an M.G. Midget with conspicuous success, winning the 750 c.c. class in the at Nurburg, and also partnered Earl Howe in his in the and the B .R.D.C. 500 Miles' Race. · At the Easter Monday Meeting of the B.A.R.C. at Brooklands that year he crashed in his Midget, and although tearing up 80 feet of the grass verge, emerged unhurt, only to follow this with another crash whilst practising for the Ulster T.T. twelve weeks later. In 1933 he finished second in the uoo c.c. class, establishing a record speed, in partnership with Earl Howe in an M.G. llfagnette in the Mille Miglia. He then went on to establish a record lap of the Mannin Beg course on an M.G. lVIagnette, and won the 750 c.c. classes in the Eiffel Race, Nurburg, German Grand Prix Hill Climb, Riesengerbirgs-Rennen, in addition to other German successes. He also took the 750 c.c. Mountain Lap record at Brooklands at a speed of 69.8 m.p.h., and created a new record for the Donington course in a Magnette later in the year. He won a prize for the best lap-speed at Masaryk Race, Bruno, but crashed before the end of the race, and was reported dead. Early in 1934 H amilton joined the vVhitney Straight Syndicate, and divided his attention this year between driving the Syndicate's Maserati and his own Monoposto Magnette. In the Magnette he crashed in the Mannin Beg Race, emerging unhurt, and with the same car took the uoo c.c. class record at the recent I

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HE fastest long-dis- ~ No. S. THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL 500 MILES RACE the following special awards may - I be mentioned:- tance race in the y Brooklands To the Enlrant of ti"' Wim1illg T world, the British Rae- l enue I Car: The "Wakefield" Trophy and ing Drivers' Club's Inter- Date. Saturday, 22nd Sept. £250 presented by Visoount Wake· field ol Hythe, C.B.E. national 500 Miles Race, J____ E_n_t_r _1e_s_c_1o_se_fi_1n_a _l_IY _ _ ___M_o _n_d_a_y_,_3_rd_ S_e_p_t_. ___, To the Entrant of the Second never fails to attract the Car: The "Dunlop" Trophy competing car should record one lap at and £100 presented by the Dunlop Rubber most representative entry of any Co. Ltd. Brooklands race of the year. this qualifying· speed within the first To tile Entrant of the Third Car: The 11 Barnato 11 The reason for this is that it is the hour's running. The Stewards have power to ex­ Troph)' and £50, presented by Capt. Woolf clude any car which does not complr in this respect. any Barna to. only event which provides type All cars must be fitted with Brooklands silencers. To tlrC Entrant of the Fortrth Car : The "Follett" of open car capable of 100 m.p.h. with ~~ffe~f' ~ct'.l £25 presented by Messrs. Charles a prolonged all-out "blind" round the Awards outer circuit of the Track. · The Awards comprise the usual array of wonder­ To ti" Drivas of ti"' First British Car to finish: ful trophies in the presentation of which the £100 presented by Messrs. J oseph Lucas Ltd. T he handicapping this year certainly B .R.D.C. excites such intense envy in the bosoms (f or the purposes of this Aware\, a "British" flatters rather than favours the smaller of less fortunate Clubs, while the cash awards Cai· is one manufactured in Great Britain on cars ; never theless, so many unex­ amount to Five Hundred Guineas. which all the essential c01nponents and ac­ In addition to the usual Class Awards and cessories, including ignition and tyres, are of pected changes of fortune always plaques to the Entrants and Drivers of all cars British manufacture.) characterise a long-distance race, that completing the Course in the l"equired period, To the Drivers of the Car completing t/1< Course in th~ shortc.st time: the veriest of "certs" Cups presented hy the do not c11stomarily im­ B.A.R.C. poverish the Brook­ THE HANDICAP To the Et~rant nom1'.nating lands bookmakers--0r, The usual International Class designations will apply to this race, Classes being the team of three cars of the as follows:- same mak~ recording tile as I suppose they pre­ Class A Cars with engines exceeding 8000 c.c. lou?est time nggr~galc: on for .. fer to be termed, " Con­ n B ,, ,, ,, ,, 5000 c.c. and under 8000 c.c. tn14la : 11Tlle Field Gold Team crete Accountants " ! C 3 000 c.c. and under 5000 c.c. Trophy" value £220 pre­ D 2000 c.c. and under 3000 c.c. sented hr The Field. (To be E ,, · 1500 c.c. and under 2000 c.c. held for one year.) Eligibility F uoo c.c. and under x500 c.c. To the Drivers of ti" W-in­ G ,, ·" ,, 750 c.c. and under 1 100 c.c. As has been stated, 11 ning Tram: ll!edals presented ,, H Cars with engines not exceeding 750 c.c. by T ile Fid1l. this race is for a dis­ Cars will be handicapped by classes, the following being the Handicaps and Every Entrant roust pro­ tance of 500 miles, Starting Times:- vide one adult male Lap using the full Brook­ Handicap. Starting Times. Scorer. Class. Non-Supercharged. Supercharged. Non-Supercharged. Supercharged. Crash helmets are recoin.. Jands Course. The M: S. M. S. H , ~f. S, H. M. S. mended but are not com­ Race will terminate H 0 24 8 12 0 0 pulsory. fifteen minutes after G 0 24 8 o 18 6 12 0 0 12 6 2 F 0 18 6 O J Z 4 1 2 6 2 1 2 12 4 Entry Fees the third competitor E 0 12 4 0 9 3 12 12 4 12 15 5 Entries, accompanied by has completed the 500 D 0 9 3 0 0 0 12 15 5 l?. 24 8 tbe necessary fee, must reach miles, or at 6 p.m., c 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 2 4 8 12 2 4 8 the organiser as follows :­ B 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 ?. ,l 8 12 24 8 Up to and including ~lo nda}r, whichever is the earlier. A 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 24 8 1 2 24 8 6th August: £16 Cars of any size or HANDICAP SPEED AND LAP TDlES. Up to aod including filonclay, type are eligible and H andicap Speed. Handicap Lap Times. 20th AU!llJSt : £21 Class. Non-Supercharged. Supercharged. Non-Supercharged. Supe.rcharged . Up t o and including Monday, may be fitted with an y M.P.H. M.P .H. M.S. ~l.S. 3rd September : £26 class of open body. H 109.46 1.31 All the above enlr)' fees Cars entered must be G 109.46 II 1.9 2 1 . 31 r.29 includeThird Party insurance. F 111.92 1 '4·49 1.29 l.27 En tries to be sent to :­ able to attain a speed E ll4-·f9 115.82 r.27 t.26 H . N . EDWA RDS, The B ritish of 100 m.p.h., such D II5.82 I20 .0I r.26 l.23 Racing Drivers' Club Ltd., figure to be guaran­ c 120.0l 1 20.01 1 .23 1.23 Bangalore House, Newton B 120.0 1 1 2 0.01 I.23 1 .23 Street, I

-JI 9e11etdl vie111 of the slartof the· Ftunch Grand Prir.

11tt intettslin9 Btooklands gtOUP. ffit.Gcil Kim~,. dialH.ng ..witk George 6yston dnd ll.T.Jiofton an tile o~a.sion ofa ff'cent ~ords bid Ln the ~- latte'f. "*' .....

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1lv shut of .-Hortons rocent a the Jnile Stdmling Staft 'Re., (George Euston,arn~s . a~im - ~

~ JI n acHon sl:ud y of \1- 6 iltouJ. a consistent sun>essful ~n~eHto tl1e V.G.S~ial al Cr~ 'Pdlace 'Ditlltdck IDeefi

lhe.J1l!D.C. Team uJltich , . _u>on tl.e Stanley CuP. at • - · _. ~1'00\lands l1iler-Club lllttli!l{J. . . (feft to right) Jtt.%tls(lll.G~ llJlPerryQR.G}lflodge(Singer)

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JJm Col>b.tl1e hero of lk day set up a I.av. record dl 14&91 m.p.h. wiimi119 a 4l laps NCt dt an a'ktage of a.Jer 131! m.p.h.

1\mald luts. uJinne:t from scratch of~ Flrst Eshtr. lftountain 1£-mdiqp·on .J1is Tilidg~ at ~~ m.p~1. SEPTEMBER 1934 -CIHARLllE DODSOIN~s GREAT T.)T.) Wll IN IN THE MOST THRILLING TOURIST TROPHY RACE OF ALL TIME, AVERAGING 74.65 M.P.H. IN A STANDARD ~-SUPERCHARGED (tlCTl MAGNETTE By L. F. DYER HARLES DODSON, bv win­ Right : Mrs. C. J.P. ning the Internationaf Tour­ Dodson poflring out C for her husband a ist Trophy Race last Satur­ hard-earned glass of day in an M.G. Magnette, has rhampagne after his achieved something that has _magmfice1.rt vU=lory. eluded the many who have at­ tempted the same feat. In his half million people who saw it are the leaders. By the time this first year as a racing driver he not likely to forget the great fast"moving column reached Com­ has won one of the most difficult struggle between Dodson on one ber, Dodson had displaced Black, of all classic races and he has· at of G. E. T. Eyston's Magnettes, and although Eyston led at Dun­ the same time brought victory to Hall on the Rolls-Bentley which donald Hairpin, Dodson was 'first an M.G. product for the third was appearing for the first time past the stand, to the great joy time, whereas no other make has in competition work, and Brian of the crowds who packed it to ever won this race more than Lewis driving one of the team of .capacity. All round the course twice. 4i-litre Lagondas, this marque the spectators were crammed on Dodson is now a very proud making a welcome return to racing every vantage point, and, if not little man in his extremely quiet after an absence of several years. a record concourse of visitors, it and unassuming way. He has Until Dodson brought the Mag­ must have approached very travelled literally thousands of nette safrly round the nasty closely to the masses that saw miles at hundreds of miles an Dundonald Hairpin a bare mile the first post-war race in Ulster . hour on motorcycles, and amongst from the finishing post, no one in 1928 . other successes has won the Isle could tell whether he would be Thrills of the accepted type of Man Tourist Trophy Race. successful in warding off the were not lacking. Hall, on the Frequently he finishes second in attack of Hall, who was closing .Rolls-Bentley, had a terrific skid a classic race, top honours seldom upon him at the rate of some at. the Moate and narrowly coming his way. That he· should 45 seconds every lap, the Bentley avoided a pile-up that would have been skilful enough to bring being the fastest car in the race. have ended his chances for the off this great victory shows that Long before the whole field was day. A. P. Hamilton, on Black's he has brains as well as a mere off on its long journey, news began second Magnette, skidded but ability to control a high-speed to fl.ow from the loud speakers. avoided disaster at Newtonards car, and there should be many Of the Magnettes, Eyston was on two occasions, and Aldington more successes before him because leading at Newtonards, Wal Hand­ ran the Frazer Nash up the he is still a young man. ley, of Eyston's team, immedi­ escape road a little later on. The Tourist Trophy that he ately behind, and Black, making Prestwich was not so lucky and won at an average of 74.65 m.p.h. up ground after his slight delay, at Quarry Corner gave the spec~ was one to be remembered. The lying third right on the heels of tators a repetition of Dixon's thrill of 1932 by vaulting clean over the hedge and landing in the little ford on the other side. Apart from a shaking and a few !,' ...... ~:·,:~~~:·~~:~~~·~~ ;~~:ii~~·· 16··~.~3·: ,4:~. .~;;;~ ' '!,: cuts, no damage was sustained by driver or mechanic (one of the 2. E. R. Hall ... Bentley ...... 78.40 !, 3. T. Fothringham ... Aston-Martin •.. 6 16 15 74.53 !, very few who were carried this 4. Hon. Brian Lewis... L ai:onda 6 17 31 77.57 year), but the car was beyond any immediate aid. Baird was on 6 fire round the course, but the 3 flames were put out before the I,_ :! ~i!i~~~;~~~., ~i~~::~i~ 16 41;3'. ~2;8: ~~ !,_ photographers could get what 12. :•• P . G. Fairfield . .. . Riley . .. 68.54 13. The Earl Howe . .. Talbot ...... 6 46 20 71.67 • they love so much, and Staniland l 14. A. P . Hamilton .. . M.G. Magnetic 6 48 28 68.24 ! was first to call at the pits for • l 5. The Hon. Mitchell-Thompson Fra7.er-Nash 6 48 4 l 68.58 • j 16. S. 1-1. Newsome ... Riley ...... 6 49 8 67.57 j some new plugs. Handley came j 17. N . A. Berry Fra7.er-Nash ... 6 52 22 67.95 l : : : ...... ···~· ... ~ ...... ~ ~ ·...... : (Co1ttin11

THE ULSTER T.T. (Conti1'1ted from page 483) Lewis groaned at the de­ this last lap may be gauged from lays while his wheels were his win from Hall by the narrow changed. Only 2 minutes margin of 17 seconds. 13 seconds passed, but it Fothringham brought his Aston was an agonising period at Martin over the line about three such a critical stage. minutes behind Dodson, and a Aston-Martins moved up minute later Lewis in the Lagonda immediately this stop oc­ was flagged home fourth man. curred, and even now the Dodson was feted when he pace was such that it came to his pit, cheers echoing might be anyone's race. for minutes on his behalf until they were renewed for Hall who Flagging home C. J. P. had lost the race Dodson, winner of the 1934 R. A. C. Tourist Trophy Race, by small a in his standard un-super­ charged M.G. Mag11ette at 74.65 m.p.h.

One false move, one tiny lapse on a corner and curve and the end would made the· ".ultimate ·result ex­ be different. The suspense was tremely speculative. Hall sp=eded such that the crowd was hushed, up in pursuit and broke his murmurings of expectancy burst­ previous records with a lap in ing to a cheer as one or other of the IO minutes 6 seconds. Dodson likely winners came into sight was given the all out and used it down the long curling round be­ to the best advantage, actually tween Dundonald and the stands. doing more than hold Hall on At Comber Dodson was thirty­ handicap. As the cars entered on one seconds ahead of Hall. At their last lap there was about Ballystockart it was only 26 55 seconds between them, and seconds and at Dundonald it was Hall was travelling considerably down to 22 seconds. And still faster in his Rolls-Bentley than there was a mile to run to the was Dodson in the little Magnette. finish. How fleet Dodson was on -SEPTEMBER 1934 TIHESE JOBS YOURSELF

OIN YOUR fl IMilDGfET ,i,i HERE are two aspects of says- reduce the clearance between the the jobs that the owner rocker and the cam, and while the Tshould attend to himself­ HUGH P. McCONNELL, locking screw should be tightened, one i_s in the nature of actually M.S.A.E., A.M.1.A.E., FJ.M.T., F.1.Arb. care should be exercised to see doing work on the car, and the that it is not tightened too much. other is checking up whether the out on the road and, if it feels There are certain points con­ parts are functioning correctly. too light, to tighten evenly each nected with the valve gear which Such items as shock absorbers shock absorber a section at a are beyond the average owner's may entail, first of all, checking time : it is no use giving it a capacity, as, for example, after whether they are operating cor­ complete turn and trying it, as continuous valve grinding, the rectly ; secondly, it may be a that would probably be too much. valves will become pocketed and matter of adjustment ; and Valve Tappet Adjustment: There if the seats have to be cut, the thirdly, it may be a case where are usually two ways of doing a valve stems may have to be the shock absorber, or some such job, viz. the right and the wrong shortened. This is really a job similar part, has to be taken to way, and this is exemplified in the for a Service department and pieces, cleaned, or parts replaced adjustment of the valve tappets special tools employed. before it will work satisfactorily. on the Jz model. To study the Engine Timing : When the Shock Absorbers: There are accompanying illustration for a aluminium valve cover is re­ two methods of checking over the moment and visualise the compon­ moved, it is possible to notice on shock absorbers-one is to jack ents: first of all there is the cam­ the upper bevelled wheels that up the front of the frame so that shaft and the cams ; then there are drive the camshaft, meshing the axle is suspended. This is a parts called the rockers and the marks. These do not necessarily more lengthy job than the have any relation to the second method and ne­ top dead centre of the cessitates the use of two position of the piston : jacks or boxes. In any they really only relate to case, it is necessary first the meshing of the cam­ of all to slack off the shock shaft with the vertical absorbers' adjusting nuts drive. To check the top so that the absorbers are dead centre, remove the completely thrown out of cover of the high-tension action. It must be borne distributor and see that in mind that the shock the rotor is pointing to absorbers should be the No. l sparking plug equally tightened-that lead. Top dead centre is to say, on the near-side Study this photograph in conjunction 1vith these mai11tenance position will be found and off-side. The adjust­ 110/es. when the fork on the ing nuts should be turned dynamo is parallel with by hand as tightly as possible; valves themselves, which are forced the crankshaft. then gradually tightened up with down when the cam comes in con­ Vlhenever the cylinder head is a spanner an equal number of tact with the rocker. It is necessary removed, make sure that the turns, until the axle is just re­ to have a proper clearance , and in cylinder head gasket is put on the tained from falling when pushed the case of the J 2 engine the correct way ; it is possible to put upwards. inlet and exhaust are different :- it on the wrong way, which will Where the adjustment is - Clearance for the inlet valves is result in overheating and probably effected without jacking up the six thousandths of an inch. a burnt gasket, because the holes frame, the same initial procedure Clearance for the exhaust is in the gasket and the cylinder should be followed, until it is eight tho_usandths of an inch. head do not coincide. only just possible when lifting up And it cannot be emphasised too Sparking Plugs : For ordinary the front of the car-say by the strongly that this clearance should road use, which does not include wing- that the tension of the be checked between the cam and the trials and racing, Lodge HD- 14 shock absorber prevents the frame rocker, and not bf' _ueen the rocker sparking plugs are recommended. from settling back. It will be and the valve ste1n. These are the 14 mm. plug, and noticed on examining the face of The actual adjustment of the the gap setting should be the shock absorber that there are tappets is effected by rotating the 18/roooth of an inch. The spark­ four sections, marked 2 , 4, 6 and bronze nut after the } in. locking ing plug should be tested from 8, and the degree of tension is screw has been slacked off ; the time to time under compression, indicated by a pointer. It is spanner, shown in the illustration, and a spare set should always be necessary after tightening the attached to the bronze nut should kept available in the plug carrier. shock absorber to take the car always be pulled downwards, to 48(i SEPTEMBER 1934 MoToR111NG iNIEWS Craigan tlet HE Craigantlet Hill Climb, FR01M ALL held near Belfast on Saturday, T25th August, resulted m QUARTERS sweeping victories for M.G. cars, as the following results show. Right: An action st11t(y Special praise must be accorded of the "P" type Midget E. R. Hall for his " unofficial " which n1on the Thil/11sen C11p for reg11/ari~y i11 the record climb in l minute 23 2-5 Fra11corchamps Race (i11 seconds (an improvement of 3 l-5 Belgium) recent/.J'. seconds on the record which he himself established last year); also was won by C. A. N. May with First, Second and Third prizes, to J. M. Toulmin, who scored a a speed of 47.37 m.p.h. from a 1500 c.c. class, winning ten cups notable " double," winning both standing start. The under and and setting up several records. the 860 c.c. and rroo c.c. Classes. over 1500 c.c. events were both The Alpine COMPLETE RESULTS won by J. H. Summerfield at Symons has just returned from UNSUPERCHARGED, OTHER THAN RACING CARS nearly 62 m.p.h., both on M.G.s. "The Alpine," the "N" type Up to 860 c.c.-1, J.M. Toulmin (847 c.c. Germany Magnette put up a very good M.G.), l min. 45 sec. ; z, W. Sullivan (847 .c.c. M.G.), l min. 47 4-5 sec. ; 3, T. R. Bnggs It is learned from the M.G. show, covering the course with­ (847 c.c. M.G.), l min. 48 sec. . Up to 1100 c.c.-1, J.M. Toulmm (847 c.c. Distributor in Germany that out loss of marks. He wins a M.G.), 1 min. 41 sec. ; 2, \V. Sullivan (847 _c.c . M.G.s have had more successes Glacier Cup in Group IV for cars i\tl.G.), I min. 46 1-5 sec. ; 3, T. R . Bnggs (847 c.c. M.G.) l min. 47 sec. this season in that country than under 1500 c.c. Up to 1500 c.c.-1, Miss Fay Tay\our (r496 c.c. Frazer-Nash), 1 min. 48 se_c.; any other one make. Bobby Kol­ The Klausen Hill Climb 2, C. F . C . Lindsay (1493 c.c. Aston-Martm), raush has accounted for a number 1 min. 50 sec. ; 3, P. Hodge (1271 c.c. Wolseley On Sunday, 5th August, Hamil­ Hornet), I min. 5 I sec. of them. These last two months ton with a K.3 Magnette suc­ Unlimited c.c.- 1, \V. Sullivan (3400 c.c. Ford), 1 min. 39 sec.; 2, H. C. 1\1cFerran he has succeeded in winning the ceeded in lowering the rroo c.c. (1990 c.c. Bugatti), 1 min. 40 sec. ; J, C. G. rroo c.c. sports class with a record for the 13 mile Klausen Neill (1990 c.c. Bugatti), l min. 42 4-5 sec. Magnette and the c.c. Racing ANY TYPE OF CAR 750 Hill Climb, with a speed of 44.86. Up to 1100 c.c.-1, E. R. Hall (ro86 c.c. class and a course record with His speed was within 8 m.p.h. M.G. Magnette, S), l min. 29 4-5 sec.; _2, Midget at the Mid~German Gable­ G. L. Clegg (984 c.c. Dorcas II), 1 mm. of that of Caracciola in one of the 46 3-5 sec.; 3, W. Sullivan (847 c.c. M.G.), bach Hill Climb. First prize and new Mercedes, who also put up 1 TI~il~l~~d c.c.-1, E. R. Hall (ro86 c.c. new record rroo c.c. Racing class a record in the unlimited category. l'vl.G . Magnette, S), 1 min. 27 2-s. sec.; _2, with Magnette at the Lucken­ H. C . McFerran (1990 c.c. Bugatti), 1 mm. Maurice Baumer, driving Ford's 38 4-5 sec. ; 3, C. G. Neill (1990 c.c. Bugatti), dorfer. Bergrennen (hill climb), K.3 Magnette, was fifth in the l min. 40 3-5 sec. ; 4, W. T. McCalla (2-htre Sunbeam, S), 1 min. 40 4-5 sec. and as we go to press a telegram rroo c.c. Racing Class, and Wus­ Handicap Event.-1, D. P. Harris (1496 c.c. has come to hand stating that he Frazer-Nash); 2, C. G. Neil ·(1990 c.c. Bu­ trow's M.G. second in the sports gatti); 3, J. Hodge (S.S.I.). has won the 750 c.c. sports class class for rroo c.c. cars. and new record also in the l lOO c.c. More Records The three M.G. drivers, sports class and new record in the The following have recently Cecchini, Seaman and poor Grosser Bergpreis Von Deutsch­ been confirmed:- Hamilton, all drove an extremely land (German Grand Prix). rroo c.c. Class Standing Start fine race in the Junior Coppa Dieppe Concours Mile, 83.2 m.p.h., set up by Acerbo on the Pescara Circuit. (Sunday, 22nd July) R. T. Horton in the single-seater Hamilton, on the single-seater Mrs. vValkerley is to be con­ Magnette. Magnette, averaged 74 m.p.h. gratulated on her success in win­ Bill Everitt's standing records Cecchini and Seaman, also on ning the Prix d'Honneur for open with the new " Q" type Midget Magnettes, were second and third cars under 40,000 frs. at the Dieppe also have been confirmed. They respectively. Concours. She was _driving a four­ are appended :- It was a great pity that Guy seater M.G. Magnette "N" type. s.s. Kilo 69.75 m.p.h. u2.254 k.p.h. Moll, the very promising 24-year­ 2000 Kilo German Trial S.S. Mile 79.88 m.p.h. 128.547 k.p.h. old French driver, was killed in E. R. Hall previously held After an extended continental these records with an M.G. Midget the Senior Event in endeavouring tour, R. W. Baines, a J.z owner, to overtake Fagioli, his speed at at 67.21 m.p.h. for the kilo and competed with ~uccess in t~e 74.74 for the mile. the time of the accident was esti­ 2000 Kilometre High Speed Tnal mated at about 150 m.p.h. Fagioli Second International Austrian through Germany, covering the Alpine Trial won the race on a Mercedes-Benz course with l} hours in hand to with Nuvolari (Maserati) second. Lt. Col. F. N. Macfarlane has win a gold medal. gained a premier award in · the Gopsal Park Speed Trials Tour de Portugal above Trial without loss of marks. The 850 c.c. class at Gopsal By cable from our Portuguese He drove an 11'1.G . Magnette "N" Park Speed Trials, run over a Distributor-four l\LG. cars en­ type. half-mile course slightly uphill, tered Tour de Portugal, three won (C0>iti111u:d 01' page 489) 488 SEPTEMBER 1934 MOTORING NEWS (Continued from page 488) FORTHCOMING EVENTS September 23. Grand Prix d 'Espagnc. . Banking and Insurance l'vlotonng An Australian Success I. R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race. Southport M.R.C. Sand Race Association Cotswold Trial. Liverpool M.C. Reliability Trial. Acknowledgments are due to Meeting. . . 28. M.G. Car Climb Shelsley Middlesex County A.C. Hill Chmb. Walsh Rally. . the Sydney Morning Herald for 1-2. W. Hants. L.C.C. Reliability Trial. 29. Midland A.C. Shelslev Walsh Hill the following news items:- Sydenham M .C. Spa Trophy Tnal. Climb. . 2. Course de Cote de Feleac (Rou­ "At a New South Wales L.C.C. mania). Southport M .R.C. Championship 8. M.C.C. High Speed Trial (Brook­ 1'vlecting. at Robertson, an M.G. Midget and lands). 29- 30. N.W. London M .C . Rally and Bui;atti Owners' Club Lewes Speed Tri.al. M.G. Magna model, driven respec­ Trial. 30. Circuit de Masaryk (Czecho- tively by Messrs. J 0. Sherwood Scottish Sporting Car Club Relia­ Slovakia). bility Trial. M.G. Car Club Hill Climb and ]. R. Mac Kellar, won classes Lancashire and Cheshire M.C. (Rushmerc). Siniier Car Club-Bullock Cup A and B. Mr. Sherwood, in his Reliability Trial. Trial. 9. . M.G. Midget, set up three new Rally de la Raule-Pornichet (France). 850 c.c. records as follows :- Berkhamsted and District M.C.C. October Reliability Trial. 4- 14. Paris Motor Show. (a) Acceleration, I mile, 33.5th Singer C.C. Gymkhana. 5-6. W.A.S.A. R eliability Trial. . sec. Eltham and District Reliability 6. Derby and Distri.ct M.C. Donmg- Trial M.C.C. ton Race Meeting. (b) Flying half-mile, 22-4/5 sec. II- 13. Manx Grand Prix Motorcyle J.C.C. Lynton Trial. Races. l 1-20. Olympia Motor Show. . (79 m.p.h.). 12. S.U.N.B.A.C . Evening Trial. 13. Brooklands Autumn Race M eetJng. (c) Hill climb, I min. IO sec." \Veymouth Concours d'Elegance. M .C .C. Sporting Trial. . . . 15. Brighton and Hove M.C. Speed 14. Bugatti Owners' Club Rehab1hty Also from the Sydney Niorning Trials. Trial. Riley M.C. Cotswold " 6" Trial. 18. M.G. Car Club Annual Dlnner- Herald of 5th June:- 16. Course de Cote du Mont (France). 22. B.R.D .C. 500 Miles Race (Brook- 20. · N.~nL~~don Motor Club Team "Averaging 74.2 miles an hour, lands). Trial. L. Jennings (M.G. Magna) won 22-23, Rochester, ~hat.ham ~nd District 28. Brighton and Hove M.C. Chandler the roo miles Winter road race M.C. Relrnbihty Trial. Trophy Trial. conducted by the Light Car Club of Australia at Cowes, Phillip road circuit in the Bremgarten The Belgium Race Island, to-day. The race was Forest close to Berne. The M.G. watched by a large crowd, who At the Francorchamps Race on Magnette averaged about 74} the Spa Circuit, Belgium, an M.G. were thrilled by many exciting m.p.h. over the 64 miles (I4 laps) . incidents. Midget " P " type was a war~ed The excellence of this achieve­ a Thillusen Cup for regulanty, "Jennings was lying eighth ment can be appreciated when it after half the race had been run, presented by the Commission is considered that Veyran and Sportive of Francorchamps. but in nine laps he ran info Burgaller, both driving very fast second place behind the limit­ , took the second and man Lea-Wright, who had held third places respectively. There MOTORING TERMS the lead from the start. Jennings were twenty-two starters, chiefly ILLUSTRATED took the lead on the tenth lap. Bugatti, Maserati, a Delage and J.2 M.G. Midgets took the third two M.G. l\fagnettes. Only ten and fourth places, driven respec­ finished. tively by ]. Clements and ]. B. Skinner." Stelvio Hill Climb In the noo c.c. Racing Car Junior class of the Stelvio Hill Climb run H. R. B. Seaman, driving on the famous Stelvio Pass, Whitnev Straight's M.G. Mag­ Cecchini, driving an M.G. Mag­ nette, won the Junior Swiss Grand nette, proved the winner at 49.9 NO. 7.-THE LITTLE END Prix race which was run over a k.p.h. with l\falluce (Fiat) second.