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A 120 m.p.h plus Europa
For some time now a mid-mounted engine has been a must for any competitive single-seater or sports racer. Simultaneously we…
November 1970
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V8 Rumblings, November 1970
There have always been people who inserted engines bigger than the makers intended into basically inoffensive machinery. Doubtless Motor Sport's…
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British Leyland at Silverstone
The future of British-owned motor manufacturing lies just with BLMC on a mass-production scale at present, a fact which has…
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The Fiat 128
A good small car Last year I tried the then new Fiat 128 briefly in Turin. I have since driven…
Page 66
The new Ford Cortinas
Improved 1300 & 1600 models Two new o.h.c. cars It is a trifle over eight years since the Mk. 1…
Page 69
Getting to know two Alfa Romeos
Conclusion of a long-duration road-test of a 1750 Berlina, and some notes on a staff 1750 GTV Last April I…
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Book Reviews, November 1970, November 1970
"Very Advanced Driving", by A. Tom Topper. 189 pp. 7-1/8 in. x 4-3/8in., soft covers. (Elliot Right Way Books, Kingswood…
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The Daimler SP250
Sir, Over the last few months many readers have written letters in praise of such cars as Alfas, Rovers and…
Page 74
Leave it to season!
Sir, After reading Mr. Disley's letter in the September issue of Motor Sport regarding "Old English White" paint supplied by…
Page 74
BLMC replies to MS
Sir, When you did us the honour in September of devoting your entire editorial to British Leyland, I felt it…
Page 74
Cross flow heads and Stags
Sir, Having been a frequent "Boddy-Knocker", I find myself agreeing with him on nearly every page of October's issue, so…
Page 74
Officialese
Sir, Whilst reading through "Letters from Readers" September issue I was most amused at reading the letter entitled "The Motorists'…
Page 75
In defence of the BLMC
Sir, Your September issue seems full of vigour and outrage directed at British Leyland from yourself, H.G.W. and your correspondent,…
Page 75
Watch it!
Sir, I believe that it is now generally known that Britain is "going metric". It does not seem to be…
Page 75
The motorists' lot
Sir, Q.: When is a parking place not a parking place? A.: When it is in Richmond, Yorks. Just before…
Page 76
Modern GP cars
Sir, D. S. J.'s recent comments on present-day Grand Prix racing prompted me to try and get matters into some…
Page 76
A use for a Marcos
Sir, Although I have, on occasions, heard Marcos cars derogatively described as Tart Traps, I never thought to hear such…
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Good for the police
Sir, When there are so many brickbats flying at the police, it is a pleasure to hand out a bouquet.…
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