Victor Bruce converted his Kadett into an EV using his company Silent Transport
A prewar electric car, rationing petrol and the Austin that "behaved itself"
Despite a protest against Louis Chiron's Lancia, he drove it to victory
Local legend wins the (largely ice-free) Monte Carlo Rally for Lancia
The 1954 season was the first outside Europe and plagued by wet weather
A stormy start to the Formula 1 season, a legal battle over the Beetle and the six-metre-long Soviet coupé
Mild weather conditions made the route "abnormally easy" this year
An unprecedented tie in the Monte Carlo rally against Jean Trévoux and Marcel Lesurque
With a shortened wheelbase independent suspension, the Alfa's roadholding was excellent
Alfa Romeo's rival-beating 2900B racer, Australia's summer of motorsport and the outstanding Packard Six
The Lancia Lambda was quick, smooth and had a great exhaust note
Lancia's pioneering Lambda, the case for low-pressure tyres and a roof over your head
Mercedes would withdraw from motorsport for 35 years after a fatal 300 SLR crash
Tough times for motorsport in general, especially for team Mercedes. But there was a silver lining...
Our Diamond year was marked by price rises, but the car industry was in good health
Looking back on our diamond anniversary, urban motorways and the new Ford Escort
The 390bhp Testarossa reached 174mph at Autocar's high-speed bowl
The record-breaking Ferrari Testarossa, Mazda's MX5 revealed and the first V16 road car since 1930
Less aerodynamic drag meant the heavier 2000 was no slower than its predecessor
Triumph's flagship 2000, the Mettoy Ford GT40 and Rover's aftermarket panoramic glass roof
Even after six punctures, Waldegård very nearly clinched victory
Ford's Swedish rally driver Björn Waldegård impresses after an "immaculate and professional drive"
View all car reviews
