by Brian Goulding Sixty-five years ago, Formula One aficionados were waiting for the start of a controversial new formula which had the potential to rip Formula One apart. The new rules were announced by the FIA in 1958 to take effect from January 1961. Engine displacement was limited to 1.5-litres, as it had been for […]
Formula One Midgets
AMHF 2024 calendars now available
How best to enjoy 2024 than with AMHF’s inaugural wall calendar featuring a range of Brian Caldersmith’s great motoring heritage artwork! With a delightfully drawn piece of art for each month, you’ll never miss a date – but get in quick, there are only limited numbers of calendars available. $22 per calendar (including GST), plus […]
The master’s last pass
Sir Stirling Moss 1929 – 2020 By Dave Williamson Auckland NZ, January 1959: I was riding my bike home from school when I saw a Jaguar saloon steaming towards me. The Jag then drove over to my side of the road, slowed down and stopped. The driver jumped out and walked quickly past me, nodding briefly […]
Season’s Greetings
To all our friends, volunteers and supporters. Looking forward to 2024!
Sir Gordon Taylor GC MC – pioneering air routes for the world
by Hugh King HE PIONEERED AIR ROUTES FOR THE WORLD, AND WROTE EIGHT BOOKS ABOUT HIS WORK An important participant in building the Aviation Heritage of Australia Australians today may not recall much of Sir Patrick Gordon Taylor, one of the great and good adventurers of the twentieth century. He was responsible for many elements […]
Henry Royce and the South of France
by Peter Robinson Observant motorists driving east along the Avenue de la Corniche, as it winds above the Mediterranean between Le Lavandou and St Tropez in the south of France, will notice a small stone plaque beside the road on the way into the village of Le Canadel. Those with eagle eyes will decipher the […]
Newsletter – December 2023
Merry Christmas to all, and a Happy New Year! Anniversaries can matter, like when it comes to paying your tax or getting the BAS done or renewing the wedding vows. Charities including the AMHF have important annual rituals and requirements, and your Directors, auditors and COO have been busy with formalities at year-end. And the […]
On matters historical and the restoration of the two wheeled variety
by Phil Whitton In the current parlance of the restoration fraternity, the term “barn find” is now an indication of something uncovered from the depths of some storage unit, garage or indeed a barn. “Where did you find that?” Over the years quite a few bikes have come to light from deceased estates, garage clearances, […]
Newsletter – November 2023
To each of our valued Supporters and Patrons You can now have your AMHF wall calendar for 2024, featuring twelve of the best of Brian Caldersmith’s excellent illustrations of classic and heritage vehicles and some notable people associated with them. Get yours while stocks last! Just go to our website to buy it for very […]