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Fathers first car
Sir, My Father's first car, purchased just after the First World War was a Saxon, till now this was the…
June 1978
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Saxons
Sir, Further to your "Fragments on Forgotten Makes" in the April issue, you may not be aware of the 1916…
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A Riley at Shawbury Aerodrome
Sir, I have just come across this photo and wonder if it is of any interest. The place is Shawbury…
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Wrong Maserati
Sir, I liked the article by D.S.J. recalling the International Trophy Race over the years. The JCC scored a notable…
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A Sports Briton
Sir, The photograph enclosed was found among my late grandfather's effects and may be of Interest to your readers. Clearly…
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Memories
Sir, Recuperating from an illness I have passed many pleasant hours looking through Motor Sport of some years ago and…
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The "Blue Bird" Restaurant
Sir, On page 17 of "British Aircraft 1809-191.4" by Peter Lewis, there is a Flight photo of the "Blue Bird"…
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"Skywriting"
"Skywriting" by James Gilbert. 269 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". (Michael Joseph Ltd., 52, Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3EF.…
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News of new books
Forthcoming titles which have been announced include a complete Lagonda History by Arnold Davey, Registrar of the Lagonda CC, which David &…
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"Ferrari - The Gran Turismo & Competition Berlinettas"
"Ferrari -The Gran Turista° & Competition Berlinettas" by Dean Batchelor. 96pp. 8 1/2" x 11". (Patrick Stephens Ltd., Bar Hill,…
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Cars in books, June 1978
Among the many enthralling books about flying that have come my way, I rate "All Weather Mac" by R. H. McIntosh…
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"Porsche - The 4-Cylinder, 4-Cam Sports & Racing Cars"
"Porsche The 4-Cylinder, 4-Cana Sports & Racing Cars" by Jerry Sloniger. 122pp. 8 1/2 x 11" (Patrick Stephens Ltd., Bar…
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The BMW 323i reaches the UK
With 143 b.h.p. on tap, the six-cylinder 323i sounded an exciting prospect when we heard about it at the time of…
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Ralley Review 2 - The Portuguese Ralley
Rallying and racing can be compared in many respects, but the circuit does have a big advantage over the special…
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A 1920 3-litre Indianapolis Ballot
The Editor investigates Humphrey Milling's magnificently restored example. The motor cars which Ernest Ballot used in races during the 1919 to…
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The Monaco Formula 3 race
In an attempt to gain more recognition. Italian Formula Two driver Elio de Angelis took a step down into Formula Three…
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Formula Two review
The year of the new young hopefuls Over the years the lesser FIA formulae, like the European Formula Two championship and…
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Supporting the Monte Carlo
Sir, May I endorse and add a little to Peter Mann's letter supporting the Lancia Beta MonteCarlo (April 78)? Warned…
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"An Engineer Remembers"
Sir, What a marvellous picture John Perrett conjures up in his article "An Engineer Remembers" on the goings, on at…
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When the left hand . . .
Sir, Your correspondent Mr. Bigg queries why the mad Englishman drives on the left whilst most of the rest of…
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