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Safety belts
The Irvin Air Chute of Great Britain Ltd. is marketing Irvin car seat safety belts. Popular in America, some British…
April 1958
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"Motor Sport" Club Trophies
The Motor Sport Club Trophy will be contested this season at Silverstone and the Motor Sport Brooklands Memorial Trophy at…
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Recent rally successes
Some idea of the sort of cars which are doing well in rallies can be gleaned from the following results…
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The thin end of the (standardisation) wedge
When the Rootes Group absorbed the Singer Company enthusiasts for the Singer feared that this long-established make might lose its…
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A Hillman Grand Slam
Having commented in the February Motor Sport on the excellent handling qualities of the modern Hillman Minx, we were interested…
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Something different
As a change from watching motoring contests some readers may like to note that at Brighton on April 19/20th motor-coaches…
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A four-wheel-drive Austin
The Austin Motor Co. has introduced a new petrol/diesel cross-country vehicle, in outline somewhat resembling the Land-Rover, which is ten…
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Fiat 500 breaks records
Record-breaking is one of the more interesting aspects of high-speed motoring. At Monza, in February, a Fiat 500, with Abarth…
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Rumblings, April 1958
Across the Mill Pond America is an ally of ours and, indeed, her armed forces occupy our island. So it…
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4,000-mile test of the Citroën DS19
Motor Sport investigates one of the world's most advanced cars. Extreme comfort and security the highlights of this spacious 2-litre…
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Technical aspects of the Citroën DS19
The engine is that used for the Light Fifteen, but with Inclined o. h. valves in hemispherical combustion chambers in…
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The Citroën DS19 Saloon De Luxe
Engine: Four cylimlers, 78 by 100 mm. (1.911 c.c.). Pushrod-operated inclined o.h. valves. 7.5-to-1 compression ratio. 75 b.h.p. at 1,500…
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The man and his car: The story of Leslie Hounsfield's Trojan
At Easter spectators who watch the M.C.C. 50th Anniversary Trial will see Group Captain Scroggs' famous Trojan once again in…
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The best car in the world
By "Baladeur" The Editor informs me that a motoring journalist has been seriously suggesting that the Rolls-Royce is no longer…
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Book reviews, April 1958, April 1958
"Floyd Clymer's Indianapolis 500-Mile Race Official Year Book." 120 pp. 11 in. by 8-1/2 in. (Floyd Clymer Publications, 1268, S.…
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A 1933 Riley Lynx
Sir, Further to the letters of Mr. Arnold Bell and Mr. D. A. J. Bentley, I wish to instance a…
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Gadget glut
Sir, This character Jack Kelly, Jnr., has only just started collecting gadgets so far as I am concerned. Yes. I…
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Gadgetry!
Sir, In reply to Mr. Kelly's letter in the March issue of Motor Sport, can only regard the quantity and…
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American cars
Sir, After reading your magazine for many years I feel it time a few words were said in favour of…
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The cost of insurance
Sir, When I read of the dreadful losses sustained by the motor departments of various insurance companies, my heart bled…
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