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WSM S2 introduction and price list . .

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Race News
Updates on WSM's in competition in the current year . .
The History
The story from conception of WSM in 1961 to present day . .
In Competition
Pictorial file in three parts of WSM's in action from 1962 to date . .
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News archives 2004 - 2022 . .
Bentley to Sprite Pictorial file on almost everything bar WSM's that DW-S drove . .
Douglas Wilson-Spratt In Memorium . .

Canvas Uncovered . .

A picture of WSM206 at Silverstone surfaced recently, painted by Alan Preece in 1971 and one of many automobilia items from the estate of the late Simon Arkless. Chief mechanic at the nascent Ensign racing team, and latterley with AP Racing, Simon joined Champion spark plugs in 1983 and looked after Renault and Ford interests in F1.

Austin-Healey Sprite . .

The Complete Story - Malcolm Thorne's 208pp hardback recently published covers many Sprite variations after an extensive trawl through the heritage. The development from Frogeye to Mark IV, competition history and the variety of characters keen to develop or put their own stamp on the baby Healey is remarkable.

Bonhams Lot 86 . .

WSM 208 goes under the hammer at the Goodwood Members meeting on April 16th. The only example of the original three WSM's constructed in fibreglass known to survive, the Chiron blue racing car is in good company at the Bonhams auction.

WSM 301 . .

Work continues on preparation as the recently refreshed aluminium bodywork of WSM 301 moves south in the hands of Peter Hesz. 1960's memories of DW-S at the wheel and previous experience of WSM 208 at Cadwell persuded Peter that the time had come to have his own WSM . .