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Knocking tradition
Sir, Much as the theorising on the validity of Brooklands might entertain the readers of Motor Sport and the knocking…
April 1988
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National Disgrace
Sir, Returning to the UK in October 1987 for the first time since December 1986, I was horrified by two…
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The VSCC replies
No hoax Sir, I was most amused to read in Matters of Moment (Motor Sport, March 1988), that you seem…
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A racing history
Sir, As the creator of the 8-litre Bentley Special featured in your article "A Gentle Giant" (Motor Sport, February 1988),…
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BMWs and Bira
Sir, I was interested to read DSJ's article about Gillie Tyree and NKA 9. I can well remember him passing…
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The two Mestiviers
Sir, In reply to Mr Mitchell's letter (Motor Sport, March 1988), there were indeed. two brothers Mestivier, named Marius and…
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Macho machinery
Sir, In a nostalgic vein after the discussion in your Letters pages of Basil Chevell's Alvis, I looked in my…
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MG matters arising
Sir, With reference to "Performance Uprating" (Motor Sport, March 1988), I have three comments. First, your photo is captioned as…
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A preview to the coming Historic season
Thrilling the crowds Britain is the hub of the motor racing world. That situation has evolved over many years and…
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Mid-grid historic racing
The body of the spectacle Flashing and gnashing, gleaming and screaming the front runners arrive and are gone. In a…
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