Motor Sport Magazine

Motor Sport is widely regarded as the original voice of authority in the racing world. Founded in 1924, it is one of the longest-running motor racing publications in existence. For decades, it was affectionately known as "The Green 'Un" due to its distinctive green cover, symbolizing its status as a serious, no-nonsense journal for the true enthusiast.

Unlike the weekly papers that focused on news snippets, Motor Sport became legendary for its deep-dive analysis, fearless editorial independence, and the high quality of its writing. It is the home of arguably the greatest motorsport journalism ever printed, particularly the work of the legendary Denis Jenkinson ("DSJ" or "Jenks"), whose Continental Notes gave readers an unprecedented insider’s view of the Grand Prix circus.

Key highlights for collectors include:

  • The Jenkinson Era: Issues featuring "Jenks'" race reports are the gold standard of F1 journalism, including his world-famous report on winning the 1955 Mille Miglia alongside Stirling Moss.

  • Track Tests: Detailed, technical evaluations of racing cars, often driven by the journalists themselves on proper circuits.

  • Historic Racing: Long before "historic racing" was a mainstream industry, Motor Sport championed the preservation and racing of vintage machinery.

  • The Archives: Modern issues are prized for their "Lunch With..." interviews, where racing legends open up in candid, long-form conversations.

A collection of Motor Sport is not just a stack of magazines; it is a comprehensive history of the automobile in competition, written by people who were right there in the pit lane.