CROSSWORD / NEXT MONTH

Clues across: 4. Model name for the base-model Holden sedan, beginning with the HK series in 1968 (7) 8. Model name for the 1976-onwards Giugiarostyled mid-engine Lotus coupé — the model name carried on through to 2004 (6) 9. Surname shared by Derek, Donald, and Torix, all associated variously with low-production UK sports cars (Chevron and the company that built 5 down) (7) 10. Renewal or just cleaning up of contact breaker ------ was an essential part of regular classic car service routines (6) 11. From 1898 through to 1928, partners ------ and Mery produced fine touring cars, from 1901 to 1913 in close association with de Dietrich and Lorraine-dietrich (6) 12. Model name for Reliant’s successful Ford six-cylinder-powered GT coupé built in several different series from 1964 to 1986 (8) 18. Hole in a tyre causing deflation — a frequent breakdown issue in early days but much less of a problem with modern tyres (8) 20. Triumph small–mid size saloon built from 1970 to 1976 as a successor to 17 down (6) 21. Vane-type supercharger built in Switzerland, an effective way to improve racing car performance in pre-world War II days (6) 22. BMW’S Us-market version of the 1971–’75 E3 sedans with 2.8- and 3.0-litre motors (7) 23. British coachbuilder/carmaker from 1934 to 1976, noted for fine sporting tourers and GT cars, and also for innovative commercial vehicles from 1938 to 1958 (6) 24. Brand name for the Blue Oval’s tractors built from 1917 to 1964 (7)

Clues down: 1. Pontiac model name used from 1961 to 1970, initially for a compact model — using the same platform as 14 down (7) 2. Advanced-design Lancia saloon, built from 1937 to 1949, using a narrow-angle 1.35-/1.5-litre engine and offering road performance way above the class standards of the time (7) 3. Italian coachbuilder, active from 1921 to 1964 but never quite in the big league, though prominent designers such as Revelli and Frua worked at the company (6) 5. Low-price UK lightweight sports car, available in near-race tune powered by Coventry-climax, or in the popular Minor model with Standard and Triumph componentry — see also 9 across (8) 6. Holden’s successful GT coupé, first seen in 1968 in the HK series (6) 7. Roger -----was a ’60s UK racing driver, who helped designer Frank Costin with racing success in a low-production sports-racing design from 1965 to 1968 (6) 13. Fiat’s original ‘Little Mouse’ produced from 1936–’37 to 1955 (8) 14. Oldsmobile model built from 1961, in six generations, through to 1999 (7) 15. US racing circuit, located in Florida on an old airfield and in regular use since 1950 (7) 16. Mediterranean coast principality, its Grand Prix on a street circuit has been run since 1929 (6) 17. Triumph’s small family car introduced in 1959, with over half a million built until 1971 (6) 19. UK racing (and occasional sports) car builder from 1946 to 1969, but latterly more famous for hugely successful tuned versions of various Minis (6)

Answers to last month’s crossword Across: 4. Amilcar 8. Europa 9. Trans Am 10. Legend 11. Twenty 12. Kenworth 18. Conquest 20. Matich 21. Sierra 22. Clubman 23. Ettore 24. Stroked Down: 1. Weslake 2. Brigand 3. Spinto 5. Marathon 6. Lancer 7. Abarth 13. Rochdale 14. Gearbox 15. Steamer 16. Ballot 17. Diablo 19. Quints