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vintage postbag, November 1980
Vintage Postbag The Beckenham Specials Maybe I can shed a little light on the Beckenham Specials. I believe there were…
November 1980
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the biggest one make gathering
The Biggest One Make Gathering? The letter from the Public Relations Officer, Morris Register, revived a memory of a large…
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that aston martin
The Austin 12 .Watford" Saloon Re V-E-V Miscellany. The Austin Waif,rd was certainly not a leg-pull. In 1931 Austin offered…
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that aston martin
That Aston Martin-AC Special In reply to E. S. Taylor's letter. I have seen his Aston Martin-AC, have a copy…
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The Barrington
The Barrington Sir, I was very interested to see your article, "Forgotten Makes 39", on the Barrington car in your,…
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1937 Shelsley FTD
1937 Shelsley FTD I read with much interest of Charles Martin's racing exploits. However, one very important episode appears to…
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The 1980 VMCC Saundersfoot
The 1980 VMCC Saundetsfoot WI IEN I remarked in September, in reporting the Shobdon Air Display( that I like to…
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THE THINGS THEY SAY..
The Things They Say, . . "THERE are hydraulic valve lifters. a World-first in an engine under 1,500 cc." —…
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AIR
AIR An Occasional Section Devoted to Aeronautical Affairs Commemorating a DH Anniversary ON SEPTEMBER 10th 1910 Sir Geoffrey de NeviHand,…
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The Wartime Diaries of an RFC Officer
The Wartime Diaries of an RFC Officer (continued from the October issue) THESE diaries of the Irish Guards Officer who…
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CHAUFFEUR'S CORNER
Chauffeur's Corner THE SON of a Wiltshire blacksmith, Mr. R. J. Wells — he likes to be called James —…
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BOOK REVIEWS, November 1980, November 1980
Book Reviews "An Addiction to Automobiles" by Maurice Platt. 198 pp. 9," x 6". (Frederick Warne Ltd., 40, Bedford Square,…
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On The Road
On The Road MOTORING is more than the motor car; the journeys undertaken can be interesting too. I sometimes ponder…
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MINIATURES NEWS, November 1980
Miniatures News WESTERN MODELS of South Nuffield, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5SD have come up with another addition to their well-finished,…
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Project Thrust
RICHARD NOBLE's avowed intent to capture the World Land Speed Record came one step nearer to fruition late in September…
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STATZ
SOME OF STOCKISTS the trouser CLIFF WALMESLEY LTD, FOCUS. BENNE, BROTHERS, EDGARS, Abbey Street, 21. Exchange Way 470 Cranbrook Road,…
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