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Matters of moment, April 1987
Formula 1 prospects Following the excitement of 1986, prospects for this year's Formula One season are bright. Will Nigel Mansell…
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Traffic speed-up
A while back, Motor Sport suggested that drivers frustrated by the abnormal traffic hold-ups on London's Westway and Western Avenue,…
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Mechanics' Clay Pigeon Shoot goes with a bang!
The recently established Mechanics Grand Prix Trust benefited to the tune of around £115,000 as a result of the two-day…
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Jones goes East with Toyota
After a disappointing season in F1 with the Team Haas Lola-Fords, 1980 World Champion Alan Jones has again retired from…
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Around and about, April 1987
Swiftair sponsors Ecurie Ecosse Swiftair, the Royal Mail's express letter delivery service to all parts of the world, is to…
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F1 Arrows and WSC Jaguar sign Eddie Cheever
Although he has signed to partner Derek Warwick in the Arrows-BMW Formula One line-up, American Eddie Cheever will drive as…
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Club news, April 1987
British-based commemorative event for single-seaters is being organised by the Jersey Motor Cycle & Light Car Club for August 12,13,…
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Rally review: Swedish Rally, April 1987
Mazda conquers snowy Sweden To anyone who has never experienced a Scandinavian winter, the idea of a Swedish Rally on…
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Formula One scene: Rio testing
Stifled progress With the first Grand Prix of 1987 only a few days off, the line-up has been announced officially…
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Rally preview: Safari rally
Spiced with adventure If you like your rallying. spiced with adventure, there is no substitute for going to Africa. Such…
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Road Test: Toyota Celica 2.0 GT
A slicker Celica This is the fourth model to appear under the Celica name, and this front-wheel drive coupe is…
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Industry insight: Sportscar sales
Sport for all? Tramp around today's motor shows; look in many car dealerships, watch the advertisements. The conclusion can be…
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Road Test: Audi and Mercedes estates
High-flying shooting brakes By the nature of its very name, the cars Motor Sport is mainly concerned with are all…
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Road impressions: Peugeot 309 GTi
Fabrique en Angleterre The resurgence of the Peugeot name has been an impressive phenomenon lately, with the handsome 205 in…
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Assessment: John Watson
Finding the right niche John Watson's Grand Prix career effectively finished a few days after the 1983 South African Grand…
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Crystal Palace 50th anniversary
Coronation Trophy Fifty years ago, on April 24, 1937, a purpose-built motor racing circuit was opened in the grounds of…
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New cars: Alfa Romeo 75
Alfas with brio Now a fully-fledged part of the Fiat Group, Alfa Romeo has a brighter and more secure future…
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The story of . . . Diva
No Prima Donna In the early 'sixties, Diva cars burst into British racing and were extraordinary successful in the popular…
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Letter from DSJ
Motoring with a Capital M Dear AH, I was interested to read your views on the latest mid-engined Ferrari 328…
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Geneva motor show
Expensive exotica For all its lavish displays, this year's Geneva Motor Show produced little in the way of the unexpected,…
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