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Any more 30/98?
Sir, I have recently taken up the task as the 30/98 Registrar. We know most of the cars in existence…
January 1972
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Looping the loop
Sir, Mr. Grigs in your "Vintage Postbag" asks if any "senile" reader can recall seeing the early demonstrations of looping…
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—But not that one!
Sir, With reference to the letter from Mr. Classey concerning Lt-Cmdr. Kidston and the Meopham air crash, perhaps I may…
Page 35
The JCB Historic Championship
Sir, In your November, 1971 issue you expressed fears about the future of historic racing after the very successful first…
Page 35
A Ford Model-T pickup
Sir, With reference to Mr. Milburn's letter, I enclose a photograph of a similar vehicle that is still very much…
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Their own oil
Sir, In a particularly full and varied V. and V. you ask how many firms besides Fiat listed their own…
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"The Men Behind the Cars"
Sir, If space may allow a little Mercedes-Benz nostalgia, I am reminded by your article "The Men Behind the Cars"…
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On the road with the V12 E-type Jaguar
New 5.3-litre engine endows the familiar fast touring car with excellent and effortless acceleration and high speed cruising. A report…
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Pre-1914 Hendon
Sir, Your correspondent George Grigs need no longer wonder whether there are any more senile readers who can recall the…
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Steam on the road
Sir, Happening to see a back number of your magazine, I found in it a review of "The Overtype Steam…
Page 39
Don't scrap it
Angell & Williams is a firm that is probably already known to some vintage enthusiasts for their welding services. They…
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Frank Costin and his Amigo
The latest in a line of cars with wooden chassis Frank Costin's name has been connected with a good number…
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Rumblings, January 1972
The Doune Collection.—Motoring north of Stirling when we had the Jaguar V12 E-type on test we came to the village…
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20,000 miles with a Reliant Scimitar GTE
The Assistant Editor reports The mustard coloured Reliant Scimitar GTE, registration number ECH 44J, which has been my transport for…
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Reorganisation of Ferguson Research
The recent licensing arrangements made by Harry Ferguson Research Ltd. with GKN-Birfield Transmissions Ltd. for volume production of the Ferguson-Formula…
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Motorists' Security Association expands
A considerable expansion was announced by the Motorists' Security Association at a press conference recently. MSA was formed two years…
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Road impressions: A BMW estate—the 2000 Touring
The moment the first pre-release photographs of an estate version of the BMW 2002 fluttered on to the editorial desk…
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Elan development
Nearly 10 years ago Lotus introduced a small sports car that looks as though it could go down in history…
Page 55
Love/hate
Sir, I believe you once said that Volkswagens were like Austin Sevens and Scott motorcycles, you either loved them or…
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More experiences with the NSU Ro80
Sir, Regarding Mr. B. W. Ware's letter on the NSU Ro80 I feel in fairness to the NSU that a…
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