Just a few notes on Le Mans things you might not have picked up from the race reports. I was there, supporting MG as a guest, so inevitably I followed their fortunes closely and felt involved.

We spoke to Peter Stratford of Goodwood Green Classics recently about a car he was bringing back from South Africa for restoration in the UK. It turns out the car has a fascinating history and the whole project makes interesting reading for those brave enough to attempt a restoration and, in effect, to bring a car back to life.

Deliveries of the Bristol 'Fighter', a two seater 'Businessman's Express' will start later this year. The first time since the 1950s' 404 the company has made a strictly two seater car.

The annual classic car show 'Techno Classic' will be held as usual in the Messehaus Essen from the 4th to the 7th of April 2002. The organisers promise 85,000 m2 of exhibits which will feature car clubs, cars for sale and a 'Best of Show' concours event.

Exactly 40 years after Morgan’s last competitive entry at Le Mans, when Christopher Lawrence, now Chief Development Engineer at Morgan Motor Company, drove a Morgan Plus 4 through the chequered flag to win the 2.0-litre class, a Morgan is set to return to the world’s most prestigious race.

Range topping new model now on sales in the UK

The new BMW X5 4.6is is now on sale in the UK priced at £54,000. Adding further choice to an already comprehensive range, the 4.6is offers even more sportiness and pure performance.