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The Triumph Southern Cross
Sir, In the February issue of Motor Sport, under the heading of "Vintage Postbag", there is a letter from Mr.…
April 1978
Page 76
Road test - The Aston Martin Vantage
An exhilarating fireball, exquisitely crafted A new performance standard has been set amongst so-called "super-cars". And it originates not in Modena…
Page 83
1978 South African Grand Prix
The South African Grand Prix but without Schild's signature of approval it was not possible. The noisy little man from…
Page 99
Notes on the cars at Kyalami
The paddock was very full of interest, with new designs and new cars in profusion. Ferrari and Brabham-Alfa Romeo had completely…
Page 100
The Ferrari 250 GT Lightweight Berlinetta
Sir, I've enjoyed reading the Ferrari 250 GT Lightweight Berlinetta article in the November issue of Motor Sport. It was…
Page 100
MG Abingdon
Sir, As a "never say die" Cooper "S" man, I can well remember my feelings of sadness on the closure…
Page 102
An Alfa Sud in Nairobi
Sir, Most cars in Nairobi don't rust because of the climate and 5,500 ft. altitude unfortunately my 1974 Alfa Sud…
Page 102
The true World Champion
Sir, After looking at the results of the Argentine Grand Prix I wondered whether we would have a season similar…
Page 102
Import markings
Sir, There is much concern in all circles on the inroads imported, and particularly Japanese, cars are making on the…
Page 102
Military cars
Sir, May I appeal to your readers for any material about military staff and command cars. This is required for…
Page 102
In praise of the New Granada
Sir, While not wanting to take away any of the limelight from the new Rover 3500, I would like to…
Page 102
Education, not prevention
Sir, It would appear that the commentator on "Driving Standards" (Feb. '78), believes that while the cat is away, the…
Page 102
Pirelli P7 performance
Sir, After reading your informative article on Pirelli tyres, I felt I must write and offer you my experiences as…
Page 102
The MG Midget Mk III
Sir, With British Leyland suffering so many problems, and the current prevelancy of "Leyland knocking" I would like to rise to…
Page 103
Kittencars
Sir, Having thought that you rather tend to decry British products without much experience of them, I am delighted to…
Page 103
Short chassis AC competition sports cars
Sir, In conjunction with John McLellan (PVT Registrar of the A.C. Owners Club) I am trying to complete a Register…
Page 103
Datsun origins
Sir, I read Mr. Ken Cooke's letter (The Datsun "Seven" in December issue) with great interest, and I thought it…
Page 103
Lancia Beta Monte-Carlo
Sir, Your March issue contained two interesting statements: on page 309 in Lancias' advertisement for the Monte-Carlo (and it's nice…
Page 103
The Rover Sports Register
Sir, Would you please like to correct the impression given in February's V-E-V Odds and Ends that the RSR only…
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