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Reflections in the Canadian Cold
In many ways the Canadian Grand Prix was the most interesting race of the 1974 Formula One season. Not necessarily…
November 1974
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Vetaran Edwardian Vintage
A section devoted to old-car matters VSCC Welsh Rally and Trial This traditional autumn event, dating back to 1939, attracted…
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V-E-Vodds & Ends
V-E-Vodds & Ends.—To set the record straight, let us correct, unprompted, the results of the big racing-car class at the…
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"Shropshire Star" VCC Rally
Cold, wet weather marked this two-day event for pre-1914 cars. After making their own way to Bridgnorth for the distance…
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The British Salmson
Sir, I was interested in Mr. Bird's letter (Vintage Postbag, August) re: thermo-syphonic Jowetts and your comment re the 12/50…
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Which was the first British car?
Sir, Regarding the discussion about Britain's First Car in your columns, I feel that Mr. Anthony Bird should not be…
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V-E-V Miscellany, November 1974, November 1974
V-E-V Miscellany.—The invasion of Bugattis to Lyon is covered elsewhere in this issue but naturally it attracted ia its wake…
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"Which Fiat Was This?"
Sir, Your mention (August, 1974) of the Openshaw Fiat puzzles me frankly, and 1 very much wonder if it was…
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Rolls-Royce Armoured Cars
Sir, 2 Field Squadron, RAF Regiment, formerly No. 2 armoured car company RAF, possessed a 1 ft. 5-6 inch silver…
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That Beardmore
Sir, In reply to Mr. Neve's letter, the ex-Cyril Paul Beardmore was owned for a short time by my grandfather,…
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The Jowetts "Wait and See"
Sir, Having recently read the reference to Gray and Sawyer crossing Africa, I feel it may be of interest to…
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"Cordon Rouge"
Sir, By implication at least, you incorrectly state that "Cordon Rouge" had a plain bearing engine which gives me the…
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The Isotta-Fraschini
Sir, I must take issue with David Scott-Moncrieff on the subject of his derogatory remarks regarding the Isotta-Fraschini. I owned…
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A Military Arrol-Johnston
Sir, The photograph of an early Arrol-Johnston, said to be the first car in the Sudan, accompanying R. H. Seracey's…
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Another Puzzle
Motor Sport has solved several motoring mysteries at one time or another and here is one which the readers may…
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A Military Arrol-Johnston
Sir, I was interested to read in "Vintage Postbag" in the Sept. issue of Motor Sport the letter from Mr.…
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"Rover Recollections"
Sir, The item headed "Rover Recollections" brought back memories of a 1929 2-litre Sportsman's coupe that I acquired in 1934…
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International Grand Prix Bugatti, Lyon
(September 12th-15th) (See colour pictures in centre spread) To commemorate the debut of the Type 35 Bugatti which appeared for…
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1974 Canadian Grand Prix in pictures
Two new Grand Prix cars made their debut at Mosport Park, The Roger Penske PC1 (No. 66) driven by Mark…
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1974 United States Grand Prix in pictures
Heading a Brabham 1-2 in the United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen was Argentinian Carlos Reutemann who led from…
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