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Miniature news
We have received from Grand Prix Models of Radlett their splendid little miniature (Ref. Na. 12) of the GP Salmson…
February 1977
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The 49th MCC Exeter Trial
In spite of somewhat gloomy forecasts as to the future of long-distance trials, the Motor Cycling Club ran its "Exeter"…
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A Porsche on the Exeter Trial
For the last two or three years W.B. and have talked about competing together in one of the MCC "classics",…
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The Porsche Turbo: an engineering masterpiece
A famous racing driver from the past, noted for his press-on, full-opposite-lock style of driving, came into our local hostelry…
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Total diesels
Regulations are now available for the 1977 Total Economy Run, organised by the Hants 84 jerks MC. The rules show…
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SAAB discount
SAAB are to cease offering the 96 and 95 models on the British market. While stocks last they are offering…
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The reason for racing
Sir, As a person of many years association with racing at a far closer range than I, I wonder if…
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Powerful engine
Sir, BRM started their career with a most unusual engine. It would appear from p. 21 of January 1977 Motor…
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No substitute for soft tops
Sir, "Air conditioning an adequate substitute for open-air motoring" says Colin Chapman in your January issue! Surely not? One might…
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Cars in songs
Sir, I have just been loaned, by the grandson of the author, a delightful book entitled "Songs of the Car…
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The Darien Gap
Sir, Whilst I agree that Stephen Goss has indeed raised an old chestnut, I think the topic worthy of pursuit…
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Unenlightened Law
Sir, I thought that your readers, or at least those among them that are motorists, might be interested in an…
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More Austin Seven history
Sir, Regarding the letter in December's Motor Sport from Mr. L. A. Goldstone, I will try and shed a little…
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Fast motoring
Sir, After reading such a glowing review of my book-which means a lot to me knowing your vast experience and…
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An unusual Morgan
Sir, Can any reader throw some light on an unusual Morgan which I am interested in? It left the factory…
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A Brighton Run adventure
Sir, On reading your comment in January Motor Sport wondering what was the reason for my Paris/Vienna Mors not reaching…
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A V8 Humber?
Sir, We at this office have been readers of Motor Sport for some years now, and hope you or other…
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The Transport Trust
Sir, The caption under a photograph in the December issue of Motor Sport says: "This is the Chenard-Walcker which we…
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More Monotrace history
Sir, Now that the year has drawn to an end I present to you, my friend Jenks, and Motor Sport…
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