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Matters of moment, April 1966
Our obedient servants On the day this issue of Motor Sport is published a new Government will have been elected…
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Miniatures' News Stop Press
Corgi Toys have introduced a fine miniature of the Marcos 1800 coupe, complete with reclining driver, opening doors and bonnet,…
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"Motor Sport" Brooklands Memorial Trophy
The Motor Sport Brooklands Memorial Trophy will this year be awarded, together with a first prize of £75, second prize…
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Historic Vehicles Clubs Joint Committee
This new body, formed to protect the interests of historic vehicle owners, is composed of A.S. Heal, Chairman and National…
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Rob Walker and "Mr Quiet-Man"
R.R.C. Walker replies to the letter in last month's issue:— There seems to be some indignation over the "Ford quieter…
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"1966 Ford quieter than my Jaguar? Not jolly likely"
(continued) It is interesting to note that the Mark 10 turned out to be quieter on the decibel machine than…
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The Renault 16
A Family Car That is Different It is some years since Renault has made anything but small cars, and their…
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The Jaguar E-type 2+2
The Jaguar E-type ranks as one of the greatest cars of all time and an extremely valuable British export commodity.…
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Competition Notes and News
News from the F.I.A. Since the provisional classification of cars for International events was published last Autumn some detail changes…
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R16 Round Britain Run
A Renault 16GL. was recently driven round the coast roads of Britain, a distance of 4,200 miles, at an average…
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The Cars of Grp. Capt. Wynne
It is always interesting to talk to people about the cars they have owned and why they disposed of them.…
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The Ian Walker Cortina GT
Tuning, that near-magical word so loosely used nowadays to describe all manner of operations varying from port-polishing to suspension-stiffening, was…
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V.S.C.C. Pomeroy Memorial Trophy Competition
This contest was instituted by the late Laurence Pomeroy in memory of his father, who designed Vauxhall and Daimler cars…
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Traction Avant
Courage of their convictions.— Over thirty years ago Citroen went over to front-wheel-drive for big-output production and have never since…
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News from the circuits
Silverstone The British Racing Drivers' Club have been conscious for a long while that they have been playing a dual…
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J.Stewart (B.R.M. V8) Wins Tasman Championship
Warwick Farm Races Sydney (February 13th) 45 laps, 161 kilometres For the Australian races Graham Hill rejoined the B.R.M. team…
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Also Jaguar Replies
Sir, We were interested to read a letter in your last issue criticising that great British sportsman, Rob Walker, for…
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Ford's 2-litre
Driving the Corsair V4 GT I had a bee in my bonnet as I drove out of London the other…
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Veteran- Edwardian- Vintage
A Section Devoted to Old-Car Matters V.S.C.C. Silverstone Race Meeting—April 23rd. The first Vintage Sports Car Club Race Meeting of…
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More About the Turner
Sir, On several occasions I have contemplated writing to you about a forgotton make of car. However, someone has beaten…
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