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Matters of Moment, June 1968
• Almost Not Worthwhile Motoring and motor cars have provided much pleasure for many people for more than 70 years.…
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1968 Spanish Grand Prix race report: Hill the king of Spain
After holding a small Formula One race on the Jarama circuit at the end of last season, the Royal Automobile…
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Notes on the Cars at Jarama
Two brand new designs appeared for the Spanish G.P., the BT26 Brabham-Repco and the RA301 Honda V12; in addition there…
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The Mazda 1500 de Luxe Saloon
Having been so favourably impressed by the Wankel-engined Mazda 110S (Motor Sport, April 1968), I was anxious to discover whether…
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Impressive N.S.U. Run
At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15th, seven assorted N.S.U.s set out from Land's End on a virtually non-stop "reliability…
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A.D.A.C. 1,000 Kilometres
Porsche improve Nurburgring, Germany, May 19th. The German club took full advantage of the 22.8 kilometre length of the Nurburgring…
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The Daimler & Lanchester O.C. National Rally, Beaulieu (May 12th)
Approximately 70 cars attended and some 50 entered for the Concours d'Elegance and driving tests.
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National Alvis Day (May 19th)
Alvis cars, 220 all told, congregated at the Crystal Palace for this 13th annual rally, concours d'elegance and driving test.…
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Where Have All The Peugeots Gone?
The Editor attempts to trace the fate of some of the most significant Grand Prix cars of all time Those…
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Thousands Attend Lotus Open Weekend
A Lotus hand-out reads: "Well over 7,000 visitors attended the Lotus factory at Hethel last weekend when, for the first…
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American Comment
The Great Turbine Controversy finally came to a head last month when practice opened for the 52nd Indianapolis 500. Although…
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Continental Notes, June 1968
With the tyre manufacturers designing and making wider tread tyres from one race to the next, all in the interests…
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52nd Targa Florio
Alfa Romeo challenge strongly Cerda, Sicily, May 5th When the Alfa Romeo team withdrew from the Monza 1,000-kilometre race it…
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Veteran - Edwardian - Vintage, June 1968
A Section Devoted to Old-Car Matters "Daily Express" International Trophy Historic Car Race, Silverstone (April 27th) 12 laps—Full Circuit—Wet A…
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Down to the Sea on "Solids"
The Editor Goes on the H.C.V.C. Brighton Run The Historic Commercial Vehicle Run to Brighton is a memorable annual event,…
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The "Babs" Controversy
On May 3rd the Carmarthen Times published a front-page story headed "Violation of a Dead Man's Wish—Killer Car Must Be…
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V.E.V. Miscellany, June 1968
V.E.V. Miscellany.—Portrush U.D.C. has acquired a 1930s Dennis fire-engine. The Madeira fire station referred to recently is confirmed as having…
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Vintage Postbag, June 1968
An Historic Landing Ground Sir, I was very interested to read Mr. H. Edwards' letter about early aviation in the…
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Lost Causes Find Themselves at Beaulieu
The 4th Lost Causes Rally was held at Beaulieu on April 28th. The entries, totalling 131, ranged from one car…
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The Years of Freedom
There are so many restrictions appertaining to present-day motoring in Britain that it is refreshing to look back to the…
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