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Matters of moment, February 1971
The Woolmark British Grand Prix We are becoming used to motoring surprises, such as a footballer opening the Motor Show,…
February 1971
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Miniatures news, February 1971
Two books which should appeal to miniatures collectors are "Veteran & Vintage Cars" and "Commercial Vehicles", both by Cecil Gibson,…
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VSCC Measham Rally (January 9/10th)
Measham Trophy: A.D. Jones (30/98 Vauxhall). First Class Awards: W. S. May (Frazer Nash), J. A. Griffiths (Austin), I. Beardsley…
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Ford RS 1600 road test
Elsewhere in this issue reference is made to our long-duration test of the RS 1600. The exhaust camshaft seizure was…
Page 13
Castrol Films 1971
The annual Castrol party and film premiere was held later this winter than is usual, in order to incorporate their…
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American comment
Al Unser has been reinstated as the second-place finisher in the final USAC race of the 1970 season at Phoenix.…
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1000 KMs of Buenos Aires
A sad start to 1971 Buenos Aires, January 10th. For the first time in 11 years a World Championship race…
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Good value from British Leyland—the GT6
The days were not so long ago when the typical sports-car owner was that bachelor chap round the corner who…
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Surprise new sporting Ford
The Ford Motor Company caused quite a stir at the Brussels Show last month when they unveiled a new mid-engined…
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Veteran-Edwardian-vintage, February 1971
A section devoted to old-car matters A belated book review There came into our hands the other day a most…
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Hiding its light...
Sir, Following your correspondent's criticism of the position of the front number plate on my 1914 GP Mercedes, I enclose…
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A report on "Babs"
Sir, Perhaps a short letter stating the progress made on "Babs" would not be out of place as it is…
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What is it? Answer—a Fiat
Sir, With reference to the photograph on page 1327 of the December issue depicting a 12-seater char-a-banc, I recognise same…
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Various items
Sir, I was very interested to read the paragraph about the Daimler road-train. By a remarkable coincidence I have just…
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V-E-V odds and ends
We remarked some time ago that the variety of unusual and sometimes exciting cars to he seen travelling from Lyndhurst…
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Hot tubes
Sir, I note that in your report of the Brighton run last year you state that "it is nice to…
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The Grand Prix season approaches
Although a minor Formula One race has already taken place (January 24th) in the Argentine, the serious Grand Prix season…
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Continental Notes, February 1971
Very promptly the FIA Year Book of Automobile Sport has been published (35s. from PSL, 9 Ely Place, London, E.C.1)…
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Rally review, February 1971
It has always been very noticeable that car manufacturers and importers in Sweden and Finland attach great importance to the…
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Formula Three Championship
With Shell and Motor Sport backing again Following a successful first year in which Shell and Motor Sport magazine combined…
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