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Matters of moment, April 1982
• The new "Blower" Bentley The Bentley image is that of a sporting car, whether as true sports models from…
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Motor Sport fixture list for April
Only clubs whose secretaries furnished the necessary information prior to the 14th of the preceding month are included in this…
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Around and about, April 1982
Auction Sale WE recently had occasion to look in on an auction sale of old cars, ranging from a veteran…
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The Pomeroy Memorial Trophy Competition
THIS annual occasion on which cars from the Edwardian period compete on (theoretically) equal terms with the latest offerings straight…
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AFN race prove the 911 SC Sport
Tuning Test AFN race prove the 911 SC Sport RACING the Porsche 911 Sc in winged Sport guise is, in…
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A tale of two Renaults
A tale of two Renaults TOWARDS the end of February, we had the opportunity to sample two of the most…
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Rally review Swedish Rally, April 1982
UNSEASONAL weather has become so common nowadays that one wonders whether climate has ceased to follow any pattern at all.…
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The Swedish Rally
STIG BLOMQVIST made a brilliant switch from f.w.d Saab to 4.w.d. Audi (above left) mastering the different technique in a…
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Veteran edwardian vintage, April 1982
A section devoted to old car matters Motoring as it was - A look-back at the roads of long ago…
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Vintage postbag, April 1982
Seaman and Delage Sir, I feel your remarks in Matters of Moment (February 1982) concerning the successes achieved by Richard…
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The things they say
". . . Birkin's gear changes were perfect, but then, the Bentley gearbox was very good indeed, in spite of…
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The 16-valve Bugatti
ETTORE ARCO ISIDORO BUGATTI, myths or no myths, had a highly creditable career. Among his many claims to fame is…
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Portuguese Rally
NOWHERE in the world are spectators less concerned for their own safety than in Portugal, where they seem to be…
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1982 Brazilian Grand Prix race report
Home win Rio de Janeiro, March 21st TO WIN one's home Grand Prix is the ambition of every Grand Prix…
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Reflections in a Brazilian nutshell
ONE thing about the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch is that you know exactly where it is. In Brazil…
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Formula 2 - is it on the right track?
WHEN the European Formula Two Championship was originally instigated in 1967 it was intended to consolidate a very positive bridge…
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Air - talk with a test pilot
I DROVE up to North Wales the other day to chat with Mr. Jeffrey Quill, OBE, AFC, FRAeS, the famous…
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Shuttleworth trust meetings
THE Shuttleworth Trust announces that this year its very enjoyable Flying Displays will take place, weather permitting (but the Museum…
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Historic Grand Prix cars
LAST MONTH I explained how the 1952 Formula 2 Connaught found itself able to run in Grand Prix events and…
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Book reviews, April 1982, April 1982
"The Certain Sound — Thirty Years Of Motor Racing" by John Wyer. 260 pp. 10½" x 8½" (Patrick Stephens Ltd.,…
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