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Matters of Moment, October 1968
• Earls Court Prospects From the 16th to the 26th of this month Earls Court Opens its doors to another…
October 1968
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Reims Formula Two (September 15th)
The cancellation of the Reims 12-hour race for prototypes and sports cars took much of the sparkle out of the…
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1968 Italian Grand Prix race report: Kiwis' sweet victory
The mere mention of Monza conjures up speed and Grand Prix racing with no ifs or buts, and once again…
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Further Thoughts on Monza
One of the biggest talking points at Monza was the exclusion of the two American drivers, Mario Andretti and Bobby…
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V. & V. Trophy.
V. & V. Trophy.—On September 15th, at Beaulieu, William Boddy, Editor of Motor Sport, was presented by Lord Montagu with…
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V.S.C.C. Madresfield Driving Tests and Concours (September 8th)
Results : Driving Tests : Touring Cars : First Class Awards : D. Jones (1937 Riley) and D. Franklin (1929…
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The Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV
It is often the case that just by simple observation of a fellow human being one can determine the type…
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Veteran - Edwardian - Vintage, October 1968
A Section Devoted to Old-Car Matters V.S.C.C. Thruxton Race Meeting (September 14th) Footitt (A.C./G.N.) Wins Motor Sport Brooklands Memorial Trophy…
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American Comment
The Canadian-American Challenge Cup series has entered its third season with every indication of continuing the enormous success it achieved…
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Continetal Notes
While I enjoy a good Grand Prix race as much as anything, it makes a great change to watch a…
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On The Road
The Honda N 360 • A 1922 G.N. • The Renault 16 • A 1910 Hotchkiss The Editorial Rover 2000TC…
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Farnborough—1968
The weather relented by Tuesday and most of the flying programme of the Air Show was possible. Incidentally, the Show…
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Hockenheim (September 15th)
The Hockenheim circuit was the scene of another International Group 4, 6 and 7 Preis der Nationen race. Porsche entered…
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Farnborough—1968
The weather relented by Tuesday and most of the flying programme of the Air Show was possible. Incidentally, the Show…
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Rally Review, October 1968
Rally of the Thousand Lakes Last month this column was initiated in the cabin of a Finnair Caravelle on its…
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The Plight of the Motorist
At a time when the Conservative Party is being accused of apathy, it is pleasing to note that a punch-packed…
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Cars in Books, October 1968
This time, thanks to a reader, Mr. J. H. Dunn of Weybridge, we are able to quote a rather luridly…
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They Raced on the Thames
The Editor recalls the days when fast racing boats and well-known racing drivers contested International events on London's River The…
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Fragments on Forgotten Makes
No. 39: The Dolphin The Dolphin was a comparatively rare make of car but I fortunate in being able to…
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Extreme Simplicity
A Flashback to One of the Last of the Cyclecars With another spate of Motor Shows looming up, it is…
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