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Veteran-Edwardian-Vintage, December 1958
The R.A.C. Brighton Run This year the November classic, held on November 2nd, attracted 206 entries, or 30 fewer than…
December 1958
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Fragments on Forgotten Makes No. 8: The Straker-Squire
We had recently the pleasure of meeting Mr. H. J. Bentley, who, in 1920, was racing mechanic to H. Kensington…
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Vintage Postbag, December 1958
Sir, I was most interested in your "Fragment" on the Arab car as I am restoring one, and know of…
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Colour at the Motor Show
Lighter and brighter—this was the trend in car colours at the International Motor Show. In particular, coffee and cream shades…
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Hawthorn Prefers Automatic Transmission
First Moss, now Hawthorn, state emphatically that they prefer automatic transmission to a gear change which calls for manual skill.…
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For Those Who Scoot
Lambretta, the Italian scooter manufacturers, put out some very pleasing publicity pictures, mostly depicting charming young women enjoying scooter freedom.…
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Equipe Walker
The achievement of Rob Walker and Alf Francis in winning both the Argentine and Monaco Grands Prix (the first time…
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Letters from Readers, December 1958
One Reader on the Editor's Side! Sir, For a number of years, I subscribed faithfully to Motor Sport. But finally,…
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