Autosport

THE CARS THAT MADE US

After the Second World War, motorsport was set to enter a boom period. Scottish racing enthusiast Gregor Grant sought to improve upon the limited national newpaper coverage and so, funded by Connaught grand prix driver Dennis Poore, he devised Autosport. The first issue of the magazine hit shelves on 25 August 1950 (see page 74).

To celebrate that fabulous history, the showstopper at Autosport International will be a display dedicated to some of the most influential racing cars

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