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Matters of Moment, July 1956
The British Grand Prix Grand Prix Motor racing is at a very high level, with British drivers leading for the…
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Motor Sport Events for July
*Ony clubs whise secretaries furnished the necessary information prior to the 15th of the preceding month are included in this…
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Targa Florio
Sicily - 720 km. - June 10th. Unlike last year the Targa Florio was not in the World Championship series…
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1956 Belgian Grand Prix race report: Collins scores debut win
The permanent road circuit that lies within the triangle formed by the three villages Francorchamps, Malmedy and Stavelot, in the…
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Institute Of Advanced Motorists
On June 12th the inaugural meeting of the Institute of Advanced Motorists took place at the Waldorf Hotel, London. The…
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Southsea M.C. Speed Trials
(May 27th) The Southsea M.C. held speed trials (called, more discreetly these days, timed trials!) at Thorney Island R.A.F. Station,…
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Alvis Rally
Over 170 cars took part in the largest post-war Alvis Rally organised by the Alvis Owner Club and Alvis 12/50…
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A Goggomobile In Captivity
On June 7th we were able to visit in London the only tame Goggomobile in captivity in this country. It…
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Another "First Thursday" At The "Phoenix"
(June 7th) Seldom has the traditional forecourt of the Phoenix Hotel at Hartley Wintney, adjacent to the Great West Road,…
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Two New Small Sports Cars
Since the war, with the exception of specialised examples intended mainly for competition work, the small sports car has been…
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A string of successes by Duncan Hamilton OKV 1 and SHELL X-100 motor oil
OKV 1 (a 3 1/2 litre D-type Jaguar) and J. Duncan Hamilton (a native of Berkshire and an engineer with…
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Enthusiasts' Directory
No. 10 — Tyres This particular instalment of "Enthusiasts' Directory" is especially interesting, because no single component of the motor…
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Continental Notes, July 1956
There is a rule in Grand Prix racing that allows a team manager to change his drivers from one car…
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The Modern Singer
Two-Carburetter O.H. Camshaft Hunter Special De Luxe Saloon Constitutes a Luxury 1 1/2-litre Car in the Pre-War Tradition. Once upon…
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Nostalgic
This month's "Nostalgic" feature is based on some extremely interesting papers sent to us by Mr. M.H. Peard, of South…
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The 1,000 Kilometre Race at Nurburgring
Adenau, May 27th. This year the A.D.A.C. had their 1,000 kilometre race inscribed in the list of events counting for…
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Pictorial Review
Belgian Grand Prix, 1,000 km. Nurburgring, 1,000 km. Montlhery, Lotus-750 M.C., Brands Hatch, Eight Clubs' Silverstone Sensational Start. - This…
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The Eight-Clubs At Silverstone (June 2nd)
The Eight-Clubs Organisation, which comprises the A.C. Owners' Club, Cemian M.C., Chiltern C.C., Hants & Berks M.C., Harrow C. C.,…
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Rumblings, July 1956
Flying "through the sound-barrier" has caught the public imagination, and, naturally, books are beginning to appear about trans-sonic and supersonic…
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Le Mans 24-Hour Race (July 28th/29th)
The following special arrangements have been made by Quo Vadis Tours, Limited, of 21, Maddox Street, London. W.1. Depart London…
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