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Fort Escort XR3i
One of the most common convertibles seen on British roads is Ford's Escort, seemingly belying the fact that it was…
July 1989
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Panther Kallista
To the sceptic, the Panther Kallista in 1.6 or 2.9i form is a flamboyant joke: no more than a full-scale…
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Peugeot 205 CTi
Introduced in May 1986, the Cabriolet version of Peugeot's ever popular 205 GTi is regarded as one of the cheekier…
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Volkswagen Golf GLi
Volkswagen's Golf GLi is to cabriolets what the GTi is to hot hatchbacks. It was as far back as February…
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Vauxhall Astra GTE 2.0
The work of Bertone, the Astra GTE Convertible is General Motors' answer to the current crop of mainstream dropheads, with…
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Midas Gold
When Midas Cars of Corby in Northamptonshire decided to create a convertible from its long-running coupe, which depends on Metro…
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Porsche 911
To most people a Porsche is the peak of attainment, and being seen in a convertible Porsche the acme of…
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British Grand Prix: Preview
The main attraction It is in the middle of July that Silverstone becomes the mecca for many tens of thousands…
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Interview: Roberto Moreno
Third time around When all eyes are focused on the front row of the grid at Silverstone, and most likely…
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British Grand Prix: Photography
Getting the picture Probably one of the least photogenic locations in England, Silverstone will nevertheless accommodate more photographers per square…
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Road impressions: Gallic rivals
Peugeot 405 Mi-16 and Renault 21 turbo Peugeot opted for a twin-cam 16-valve power-pack to top its 405 range, whilst…
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Road impressions: Mercedes SL
A new benchmark We reported in some detail on the technical aspects of the new Mercedes sports-car in the April…
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Veteran to classic: The Plowman Vauxhall 30/98
107 miles in the hour The 30/98 Vauxhall is, in my opinion and that of most vintage car followers, one…
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Veteran to classic
Postscript: the Bentley riposte That fine 30/98 run at Montlhery was to cause some fearful Bentley carnage! In 1957 Stanley…
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Morris Motors
The special kind of enthusiasm engendered by one-make clubs was demonstrated over the weekend of May 20-21 at the Bull…
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Veteran to classic
Arts and crafts If it is jousting, falconry, horses, rare farm animals and a craft village you want to see,…
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What's in a name?
Peugeot has introduced a special "Roland Garros" edition of the popular 205 model. The public relations blurb reminds us that…
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Cup Cancelled
1989's Stanley Cup contest was abandoned in favour of the Frazer Nash section of the VSCC's Raid to Bolzano, some…
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V to C miscellany, July 1989
Apart from Bradfords, Javelins and Jupiters, it is good to know that Car Club members are restoring cars ranging from…
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Veteran to classic
Golden Egg for a Golden Arrow? Planners International of Tetbury in Gloucestershire is hoping that the 925hp Irving-Napier Land Speed…
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