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ATI interesting account of a journey Of 8,0110 miles thrmigh eight European commies in a Seeotacar has been Written by the driver. E. F. N. Ji`plICIII , a Cambridge undergraduate. The only mechanical troubles were a worn-out driving chain and broken piston ring. caused by Spanish dust and dubious petrol. Replacements were Obtained before the 7,000 ft. ascent of the Simplon l’ass. For part of the journey two persons and their luggage were carried and the Seootnear visited Alonzo for the 1959 Grand Prix before crossing the Adriatic coast to Venice. It had previously looked in at the Nurburgring, which it lapped from a standing start at close on 40 m.p.h. From Venice the 750 miles to Dortmund were covered in 25-i hours and this queer but safe little vehicle averaged over 88. from Dortmund to Ostend on the way home to England. No isunetures afflicted the eastors and this true eyelecar averaged 00,65

m.p.g. of petrol!, 70 m.p.g. being obtained under good conditions. Details of the unique Scootacar are obtainable from Scootnears Ltd.. 125, busk Lane, Leeds, 10.