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Matters of the Moment
The Monte Carlo Rally Congratulations are due in full measure to the International Sporting Club for so ably organising this…
March 1949
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The First Post-War Monte Carlo Rally
Convincing Hotchkiss Victory. Bristol Placed First of the British Cars. Good Showing by Jowett Javelin, Allard, Ford, o.h.v. Simca and…
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Reports of Recent Events, March 1949
Bristol M.C. & L.C.C. Spring Half-Day Trial Held on January 14th, the results were: M.C.C. Cup: K. Burgess (Allard). First-Class…
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The MK. VI Bentley "Countryman"
A Very Attractive Town and Country Saloon on a Famous Chassis Last month we were able to spend a day…
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Book Review
"More Wheelspin," by C. A. IV. May (Foulis, 8s. 6d.) This is a welcome sequel to May's earlier book about…
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A 2-Litre Formula II H.R.G.
Peter Clark's Very Promising, Standard-Vanguard-engined Single-Seater We mentioned in "Rumblings" in the February issue that a 2-litre Formula II H.R.G.…
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Sideslips
by "Baladeur" The name of Marius Barbarou is not, it would seem, as well known in this country as it…
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The Right Formula - 9 cwt. and 40 b.h.p.!
Impressive Prototype of New Cooper Sports Two-seater and — Some Notes on the Racing Coopers "Motor Sport" has been preaching…
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A Busy Week-End With The New Vauxhall "Velox"
A Refined, Comfortable Car, Effortless to Drive and Offering American-Car Acceleration to High Speeds from 2 1/4 litres, with Commendable…
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Alta Cylinder Heads
It is good news for Austin Seven enthusiasts that the Alta aluminium cylinder head, which was in such demand before…
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Aerodynamic Body Construction
by Ray Brock We of Motor Sport are believers in the achievement of high performance by weight reduction and streamlining.…
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Rumblings, March 1949
"Brooklands" —Volume II The large number of readers who have been enquiring when the second volume of "The Story of…
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What can the Plug Points Tell Us?
Three different people engage in the same investigation
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Club News, March 1949
We Hear Birkett motors in what appears to be normal 1928 Austin Seven "Chummy," except for outsize rear tyres, until…
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Sports Motor-Cycles of the Vintage Era
A Consideration of the Characteristics, Good Features and Failings of Some Classic Machines Part II 1926 This series was commenced,…
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Derustit
Those who are faced with derusting problems, even seemingly impossible ones, will be interested in the astonishing restoration processes accomplished…
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The Production Iota "500"
We have been notified that the Iota 500-c.c. racing car, conceived originally by Dick Caesar and closely resembling the famous…
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