Past Issues
May 2007 Issue

Back numbers £5.00 each post free

CONTENTS INCLUDE:

Leo Villa's Bluebird Album with 3D Images
Among David de Lara's vast collection of archive material on Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbell are thirty boxes of colour slides taken by Leo Villa, racing mechanic to both men for 45 years. Now, in collaboration with motorboat historian Kevin Desmond, David has compiled a book of these images, many unpublished, and this month's issue of CFTC carries several of them, including a close-up of 'Mr Whoppit', Donald Campbell's lucky teddy bear.

The History of the T.T. Workshops
The founders of the TT Workshops were Tony Mitchell and Tony Hutchings. hence the name. Since its formation in 1973, the TTW has become a by-word for top-class restoration and the current owners, John Giles and James Harris, describe some of the projects worked on over the years.

The Spirit of Stoneleigh
Neville Hay visited the recent Race Retro show at Stoneleigh Park and relives some of the sights and sounds of the event.

Big Stones at Stoneleigh
Michael Jackson was also at the recent Race Retro event, and praises the organisers' efforts to showcase the world of classic motorcycle trials, via a converted 'shed' with large boulders to navigate on vintage and classic machinery.