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RAY HILLIER

Double-chevron oddity proves a break from the norm for this Crewe specialist

SHORT BACK & GLIDES

Eccentric enthusiast Captain RG McLeod's series of Manx-tailed Bentley Specials reached its zenith with this unique S2 Continental.

People's choice

The diminutive but multi-million-selling Fiat 850 packed a remarkable diversity of form and function into its compact footprint

PLASTIC BREAKS FROM THE NORM

Glassfibre revolutionised niche car-body production, but just occasionally strayed into the mainstream.

A SENSIBLE SUPERCAR

The cleverly conceived four-seater Elite secured Lotus a place at the big players' table, but has it been unfairly maligned since then?

"I had a habit of grabbing second place from the jaws of victory"

From dreams of yachting glory to the Le Mans podium, via a stint at the top of the motorsport tree, Howden Ganley had quite the career

Still going strong

Herbert Engineering staked its reputation on the five-year warranty that came with its cars. A century on, this Two Litre hasn't made a claim

One for the kids

General Motors was aiming squarely at the youth market with the launch of the Pontiac GTO 60 years ago, and its runaway success popularised the muscle-car movement

A NEW BREED OF HERO

Launched at the turn of the millennium, the GT3 badge has already earned a place alongside RS, CS and turbo in Porsche lore.

Brits with SIX appeal

The straight-six engine is synonymous with a decades-long legacy of great British sports cars. Six variations on the sextet theme convene for comparison

POWER AND BEAUTY

Thank you for covering 275 Ferraris in the October issue. I have owned a right-hand-drive 275GTS for the past 20 years, and during my tenure I've covered 24,000 miles including two trips over the Alps to the Maranello factory.

RARE ALFA CABRIO UNEARTHED

Until 1950, Alfa Romeos tended to be limited-production, handbuilt machines manufactured to the tune of around 800 cars a year.

UNUSUAL AUTHIS ARE UP FOR SALE

In his book The cars of BMC, Graham Robson wrote: 'In the mid-1960s, BMC decided the only way to break into the Spanish market (whose import tariffs were already very high) was to build the cars locally.

Varied selection lights up Northamptonshire

The Historic Sports Car Club's Silverstone Finals weekend, on 12-13 October, brought a packed programme to the famous circuit.

Corsica hosts historic rally heroes

There were first-time winners on the 24th Tour de Corse Historique from 5-12 October.

Twice the action for Castle Combe

The Autumn Classic at Castle Combe returned to its two-day format on 21-22 September, with Gary Pearson and Christian Albrec (Jaguar D-type, right) winning the opening race, Ecurie Jaguar.

Winners double up at Norfolk spectacular

Equipe Classic Racing headed to Snetterton on 21-22 September where, despite fluffing the start, Equipe Libre polesitter Tom Smith fought back in his Lotus Elan 26R to win by an impressive 27.8 secs.

Twice the action for Castle Combe

The Autumn Classic at Castle Combe returned to its two-day format on 21-22 September, with Gary Pearson and Christian Albrec (Jaguar D-type, right) winning the opening race, Ecurie Jaguar.

BATTLES AT WET ESTORIL

A 260-strong paddock of historic racing cars entertained 35,000 at Peter Auto's Estoril Classics from 4-6 October, in southern Portugal.

Historic French speedbowl hits 100 not out

More than 15,000 spectators descended on UTAC Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome to mark the historic track's 100th anniversary with a programme of eight parade grids on 12-13 October.

Allcomers welcomed at Gaydon

The all-inclusive celebration of everyday classic motoring returned to the British Motor Museum on 28 September, as the second Rustival filled the car park with its eclectic mix of classics.

Rare Maserati wins Audrain

The Breakers mansion in Newport, Rhode Island - the former home of the Vanderbilt family-hosted the fifth Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance on 6 October, with a sensational one-off 1959 Maserati 3500GT Coupé by Bertone (left) winning Best of Show.

Diverse displays at Bicester

The final Scramble of 2024 took place at Bicester Heritage in Oxfordshire on 6 October.

HCVA notes future threats

Difficulties insuring electric-converted cars, meeting net-zero emissions targets and repairing old electronics were the three future threats identified by the Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance on 3 October - but not without a message of opportunity.

Supercars descend on southern Italy

From Paganis and Koenigseggs to Porsches and Ferraris, 50 supercars took to the roads of southern Italy from 12-15 September to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Supercar Owners' Circle.

Eclectic parade for Chattanooga's fifth motorfest

A 1935 SS1, built by Jaguar founder William Lyons' firm SS Cars, won Best in Show at the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival in Tennessee, USA, from 11-13 October.

Bugs pour over the Pyrenees

Club Bugatti France hosted a 500-mile road trip from Toulouse, France, to Zaragoza in Spain from 3-7 October.

Ferrari beauty lands Varignana victory

A 1966 Ferrari 275GTB was awarded Best of Show at the second Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705, which took place from 27-29 September.

MOTORING FOR MOVEMBER

More than 5000 enthusiasts from the UK, Japan, Portugal, Costa Rica, Turkey and elsewhere took part in the fourth running of The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive on 29 September.

DESIGNS ON THE ISLE

The legendary stylist of the McLaren F1, Lotus Elan M100 and more brings his unique perspective to the annual Malta Classic