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Matters of moment, September 1983
An opportunity lost? We have to admit it, our hearts leapt when we read a newspaper headline "Speed limits to rise".…
September 1983
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Club news, September 1983
Alvis 12/50 Register The Alvis Anniversary on October 2nd, at Brooklands, promises to be a thoroughly worthwhile occasion, with timed runs…
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Correction
We were incorrect in saying last month that Rodney Felton's Maserati, which non-started at the second VSCC Silverstone Meeting, had…
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Tuning test: Turbo Sierra XR4
Foretelling Ford's plans? Those who have survived 21 years in the business of making production cars a little quicker than their…
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1983 Austrian Grand Prix race report
A very nice race Knittelfeld, August 14th Once again the Austrian Grand Prix followed hot on the heels of the German…
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Formula One scene
The instability of some of the entrepreneurs behind the Formula One scene has caused the 1983 season to be sharply divided…
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Two fast Fords
The time has come to write of two fast Fords. First, the 150 bhp V6 2.8-litre fuel injection Uniroyal Rallye-shod Sierra…
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Interview: Terry Hoyle
Unlike their racing counterparts, rallying's engine builders rarely receive recognition for their labours. It's hard to pin down the exact reason,…
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Ash
Ash is no longer the popular car construction material which it was, but if anyone is looking for a supply of…
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Rally review, September 1983
Cheat, or Criminal? Dealing cards from the bottom of the pack is breaking the rules, in most cases quite harmless but…
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RAC Rally preview
Contests between teams and drivers for points in the World Rally Championship invariably have a direct effect on the entry lists…
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1983 German Grand Prix race report
Not very exciting Hockenheimring, August 7th I am sure that anyone who loves motor racing as much as I do will…
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Hockenheim Rings
There was much excitement among the media over Goodyear's announcement from Akron that they were producing racing tyres of radial-ply…
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Citroen BX arrives
Now a familiar sight in Europe, the Citroen BX model goes on sale in the UK this month in five versions,…
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Return of the Carrera
Twenty years after the Porsche 911 made its debut at the Frankfurt Show (then as the type 901), the fastest normally…
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BMW Supercar
The most powerful production engine yet produced by BMW will be fitted in a 635 Coupe at the Frankfurt Show this…
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The VSCC at Prescott
FTD by Guy Smith (Frazer Nash Special) Whereas at Shelsley Walsh the paddock is comparatively small and seems subservient to the…
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Road impressions: Audi 80 Quattro
In three short years the Audi division of Volkswagen has set the motoring design world on its head, seizing the leadership…
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Road impressions: Alfa 33 Cloverleaf
The Milanese Alfa Romeo company has an enviable reputation for making sporting family cars, suitable for everyday use but distinguished by…
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Jaguar — on the way back
Jaguar is back in motor racing with commitment, and the ultimate goal is success at Le Mans. This was the message…
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