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Book Reviews: Vanden Plas — Coachbuilders, February 1980, February 1980
"Vanden Plan — Coachbuilders" by Brian Smith. 302 pp. 10” x 7" (Dalton Watson Ltd., 76 Wardour Suva, London W1V…
February 1980
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British Homebuilt Aircraft Since 1920
Some excellent booklets, of the greatest interest to vintage aeroplane enthusiasts, have come to my notice. One of these is…
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"Mustang"
"Mustang". by Gary L. Witzenburg. 204 pp. 9 1/2" 8 1/4" (Automobile Quarterly, Princetown, New jersey, U.S. America 27.95 dollars).…
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Motor Racing Directory
"Motor Racing Directory” edited and produced by Mike Kettlewell. 544 pp. 800 illustrations. 8¼” x 5¾” , (Ketzleurell Trumpet Information…
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Unbeatable BMW
"Unbeatable' BMW” by Jeremy Walton. 247 pages. 10" x 8". (Osprey Publishing Ltd., 12-14 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LP. £9.95).…
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Racing Car Development
As mentioned last month the special builder is the genius at developing a racing car beyond all recognition or redemption.…
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Tricentrol RAC British Saloon Car Championship
For the fourth consecutive year the Tricentrol Car Group is to sponsor the RAC British Saloon Car Championship and has…
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Rally Review, February 1980
The Bandama Rally A title collected without any contest is hardly worth crowing about, but one earned the hard way,…
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Ford's Sabbatical
It is just over 20 years since Ford's fortunes were rejuvenated by the introduction of the o.h.v. Ford Anglia. Since…
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Formula One Trend of Design
Radiators Since the first racing car was designed the radiator has been a tiresome necessity, and Gottlieb Daimler set us…
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My Year's Motoring
The Editor Looks Back On The Cars He Drove During 1979 This annual feature has become something of a habit,…
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Correction!
(from the Oh Dear! department) I’ve done it again! This looks like becoming a regular monthly feature. This time it…
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Jensen Expands
Jensen Expands Jensen Subaru (Holdings) Ltd., which embraces Jensen Parts and Service Ltd. and Subaru (UK) Ltd., has bought a…
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Panther Westwinds feels the draught
Receivers have been appointed to the Byfleet-based Panther Westwinds Ltd. and its associated companies, but production of the J72 and…
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European Racing Memories
It is 19 years since John Fitzpatrick made his motor sporting debut. Now, at 36 years of age, he and…
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Lola's Bid for CanAm Domination
Lola's Bid for CanAm Domination THE Canadian-American Challenge Series, CanAm fee short, fl. never enjoyed much of a reputation outside…
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THE ARGENTINE GRAND PRIX
THE ARGENTINE GRAND PRIX
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TVR's New Tasmin
After nearly 25 years, the familiar, aluminium-framed side windows, shallow, broad screen and high scuttle of the stumpy, TreVoR Wilkinson-originated…
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How Reliant Sees Things
While much criticism of Sir Michael Edwardes was appearing in The Times for handling of British Leyland, a small number…
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Another "Exeter"
Our oldest motoring organisation, the Motor Cycling Club, founded in 1901, as the early De Dion Bouton engine incorporated in…
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