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Matters of moment, July 1951
THE R.A.C. 1st INTERNATIONAL RALLY OF GREAT BRITAIN In the past we have been cynical of rallies in this country…
July 1951
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A London to London Rally
The N.W. London M.C. is organising a Rally on September 14th—15th, starting in N. London, going into Wales, embracing altogether some…
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B.A.R.C. Goodwood Members' Meeting
Crook and Hawthorn Lead on Points for "Motor Sport" Brooklands Memorial Trophy THE nine races for sports cars at Goodwood…
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Continental news
THE Swiss G.P. held on the Bremgarten circuit at Berne was the first clash between the "works" Alfa-Romeos and Ferraris,…
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Grand Prix de Belgique
THE Belgian Grand Prix, run over 36 laps of the magnificent Francorchamps circuit, giving the full 500 kilometrea that is…
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Three interesting Alvis cars
ALVIS cars, from the advent of the original "10/30'' in 1920, have always had a fine reputation, and much interest still…
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Moss wins B.R.D.C. Empire Trophy Race magnificently for Frazer-Nash
Parnell (Maserati) and Dunham (Alvis) the other I.O.M. Winners THIS year's I.O.M. British Empire Trophy Race of the B.R.D.C. was…
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The Sunbeam-Talbot "90" - an excellent all-rounder
"YOU'RE not going off without putting some water in ?" The voice was that of a driver who had just brought…
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-and V.M.C.C. 3rd Banbury Run (July 29th)
There were 144 entries as we close for press, including many very interisting specimens. Among them were an 1898 Empress…
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Advance details of Aston-Martin O.C. Silverstone meeting (July 28th)-
This is open to Bentley, Bugatti, M.G., Lagonda, 750, S.U.N.B.A.C. and V.S.C.C. Clubs besides the promoting club. There will be…
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Chain chatter, July 1951
by "CARROZZINO" AT the spring conference of the F.I.M., held in Stockholm, sixteen countries were represented and the position of the…
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Reports of recent events, July 1951
R.S.A.C. NINTH SCOTTISH RALLY (May 14th-18th) This 726-mile event attracted 75 starters and was yet another demonstration of the prowess of…
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Alfa-Romeo wins at Dundrod
The International Ulster Trophy Races at Dundrod on June 2nd were graced by the presenee of H.M. the Queen and…
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Rumblings, July 1951
New Lancia Any car which finishes the Mille Miglia race can be considered a pretty good automobile. And that Bracco's saloon…
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Club affairs, July 1951
The Guernsey M.C. and L.C.C. will be glad to help visiting motorists and welcome them to its events, which include…
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The R.A.C. Rally Half-Hour High-Speed Test
THE high-speed test which the 229 starters in the R.A.C. Rally had to take at Silverstone on June 4th was…
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R.A.F. M.C. ?
We have received this letter which is self-explanatory:— Sir, I have been permitted by the Air Ministry to form a…
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Only Eight Cars Finish at Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, May 31st. A STARTLING series of mechanical breakdowns was the outstanding feature of this year's 500-mile race. Of the…
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Early hill-climbs
1. CHANTELOUP, 1898-1900 THE history of Motor racing on the grand scale, the tales of the town-to-town races, of the…
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The Cape Rally
Sir, In the March issue of Motor Sport I read with very great interest the letter from Mr. J. B.…
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