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Matters of Moment, March 1979
• The pride of France It is too early to say whether the Ligier JS11s that have won convincingly the…
March 1979
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The Formula One Scene
Had I gone to Formula One races in South America instead of keeping my sense of proportion by staying in…
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Around and About, March 1979
Drophead XJ 2-door produced Lynx Motor Co. of Station Road, Northiam, near Rye, in Sussex are offering to convert the…
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Veteran Edwardian Vintage, March 1979
A section devoted to old-car matters A Distinguished Chummy Austin Last September we a note a reader who had to…
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Vintage Postbag, March 1979
Howey's Accident Sir, I read as always with interest your comment on Dr. Brian Hamilton's letter reference Dick (R. B.)…
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V-E-V Odds & Ends, March 1979
The Historic Commercial Vehicle Club has announced the date of this year's London-Brighton Commercial Vehicle Run as May 6th. Its…
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Obituaries
Leo Villa One of the most famous of all the racing mechanics of the old school has died in hospital,…
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Corrigendum
Those who read the piece last month headed "100 m.p.h. From 750 c.c." may have realised that we made rather…
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Take Heed!
Back in 1935, when private flying was a more carefree affair than it now is, two pilots from the Cotswold…
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Rally review - The Monte-Carlo Rally, March 1979
Last November the Lancia Stratos was said to be making its final official appearance in rallying, and indeed when the…
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Cars In Books, March 1979
There are some interesting references to cars in "The Unforgiving Minute" (W. H. Allen, 1978), the fascinating if at times…
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New Ziebart Services
The Ziebart Vehicle Rustproofing concern has introduced new services for car users. One is their Envirogarde laminated windscreen-repair service. This…
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Book reviews, March 1979, March 1979
"Automobile Year 1978/79" Edited by Douglas Armstrong. 249 pp. 12½" x 9½" (Patrick Stephens Ltd., Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB3 8EL.…
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JDC Silverstone
The Jaguar Drivers' Club 20th Annual Historic Race Meeting will be run at Silverstone on March 10th. Races include rounds…
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The Editor looks at the legand of the invincible Talbot-Darracos
One of Louis Coatalen's great interests was motor racing and when he became Chief Engineer of the STD organisation he…
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The February (VSCC) Brooklands Meeting
With their customary capability the VSCC use Brooklands for their post-Christmas driving tests, a convenient and historic venue, even if…
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Ford's FWD rally Fiesta with a 4-WD secret
The 1979 Monte Carlo Rallye will certainly go down in history as a dramatic motoring event, but away from Darniche's…
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All in a Year's Work
In which the Deputy Editor reviews his 1978 motoring activities Some loose reflections on my activities in 1978, preparatory to…
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Kyalami - The South African Circuit
While these words are being read in the March issue of Motor Sport the South African GP will be in…
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Good Torch
A dependable electric torch is an essential part of the car-user's equipment, especially during the dark days of winter (you…
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