Page 78
The 52nd MCC Exeter Trial
An MG in its pre-War element, top left, tackling a hairpin on the famous Fingle Bridge, the passenger contorting himself to…
February 1980
Page 80
The HSCC and Authenticity
Sir, I write to comment on your Deputy Editor’s article in your December edition on Historic Racing. It is nice…
Page 80
Letters from Readers, February 1980
N.B. –Opinions expressed are those of our Correspondents and MOTOR SPORT does not necessarily associate itself with them. –E.D. …
Page 80
Historic Car Authenticity
Sir, The articles on historic racing and Michael bowler’s excellent letter examine the problem of eligibility of certain historic cars…
Page 80
The Great Race
Sir, As a club official who missed out on his annual pilgrimage to “The Mount” for the first time in…
Page 80
Authentication
Sir, I am rather puzzled by the FISA Vehicle Identity Form as mentioned by Michael Bowler in January 1980 Motor…
Page 80
Replica 250Fs
Sir, In his excellent book “The Maserati 250F-A Classic Grand Prix Car” author Denis Jenkinson wrote: “This information supersedes anything…
Page 80
Fakes or Replicas?
Sir, I was very interested to see that C.R. and D.S.J. are bringing to light some of the more obvious…
Page 81
Mirrors
Sir, Why are rear-view mirrors not mounted on the wing now they are remotely controlled? Asks Mr. Polling. Wing mirrors…
Page 81
Filling Station Decline
Sir, I fear that your reporter has got his figures wrong in his story “Motoring to a Crisis?” in your…
Page 81
Deep Sanderson History
Sir, I recently acquired a Deep Sanderson 301, chassis number DS 301GT 1006, which is undergoing a complete rebuild. As…
Page 81
Cars of the '30s
Sir, I know that, by tradition, an author is on a hiding to nothing when it comes to correcting a…
Page 81
Roller Skates
Sir, I was amused by D.S.J.’s comment on page 32 of Motor Sport when his friend made the comment “I…
Page 81
The Thirsty Range Rover
Sir, Being an ardent enthusiast of Motor Sport over many years, may I firstly congratulate you on this excellent publication?…
Page 81
W. 0. Bentley and Harry Weslake
Sir, I was intrigued to read your comments about my Harry Weslake book in the current issue of Motor Sport and…
Page 82
The Virgo Galaxy Epynt Stages Rally
Traditionally the first or last rally of the year, depending on the position of the weekend, the Virgo Galaxy Rally over…
Page 83
Sprite Register
Further to my letter which appeared in Motor Sport earlier on last year re. "Sprite Register". I am pleased to report…
Page 83
Safety Fast
Sir, I feel I must respond to Mr. Horsley's letter in the December issue of Motor Sport, and say that…
Page 83
Overdriven New Cars
I motor a lot on the A12 and A604 and have become disturbed at the treatment meted out to many brand-new…
Page 83
New or Old?
After reading Mr. J. E. McGowen's letter (Motor Sport Nov. 79), he seems to me to be very naive. How many private…
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