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Matters of moment, October 1978
The rape of Brooklands That line of historic sheds on the west side of Brooklands, from the Parry Thomas "Hermitage"…
October 1978
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1978 Italian Grand Prix race report
Qualifying Practice began on Friday morning under warm and sunny skies and 28 contestants were ready to qualify for the…
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Reflections in the Royal Park
Reflections in the Park were hazy to say the least, for apart from the chaos and absurdity of the result…
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Obituary - Harry Weslake
It is with great regret that we have to record the death, at 81 years of age, of Harry Weslake…
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The Second Cyclecar Rally
Following the first successful cyclecar rally held in 1975, a second such event took place at the Shuttleworth Collection at…
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Rallye International des Voitures Anciennes
Last year the streets of Montreux on beautiful Lac Leman echoed to the sound of racing cars commemorating the Montreux…
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The 44th International Tourist Trophy
Not a Vintage Year Silverstone, September 17th In 1905 the first Tourist Trophy was won by J. S. Napier in…
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"The Ulster Vintage Car Book of The Ards TT"
“The Ulster Vintage Car Book of The Ards TT" by John S. Moore and Members of the Ulster VCC. 96…
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"The Cars That Henry Ford Built"
“The Cars That Henry Ford Built" by Beverly Rae Kimes. 136 pp. 81" x 101". (Automobile Quarterly Library, 245, West…
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Cars In Books, October 1978
An indication of the universality of the Model-T Ford is contained in travel books written when this was about the…
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VSCC Cadwell Park Meeting
As for the past two years since 1976, Vintage SCC wound-up its racing season at 'hi twisty but accommodating circuit…
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A Trucking Interlude
As mentioned on page 1422, while I was up at Leyland Truck & Bus seeking Parry Thomas information, Peter Morris…
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Carden Cyclecars
Sir, Regarding Mr. Spencer's letter, I feel I can add something to the subject of Carden Cyclecars and their designer.…
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The 1921 Coppa Florio
Sir, Reference page 1108, top of column 1 in the August issue Of MOTOR SPORT, I must point out that…
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Dating of Veteran Cars
Sir, Your two references to the late Dennis Fields on page 1108 in the August issue, could give rise to…
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AC and ABC Matters
Sir, As is usual, I rushed out this morning to buy my copy of MOTOR SPORT, and noted amongst your…
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An Early 30/98
Sir, Following the article about early 30/98 Vauxhalls a few issues back, you may be interested in the enclosed photograph,…
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Historical Conundrum
In a beautifully-produced publication issued in 1976 to commemorate 80 years of Leyland commercial vehicle and 'bus production, the claim…
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That 1935 German GP
Sir, On page 1111 in the August issue of MOTOR SPORT you list a number of guests staying at the…
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Competition Wheels Ltd:
Wheel Craftsmen in Magnesium Elektron Since 1973 Dymag racing car wheel's made by Competition Wheels Ltd. have become an increasingly…
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