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New Look For National Benzole
"Mr. Mercury," who for forty years has been the National Benzole symbol, now appears in a "New Look," in conjunction…
October 1959
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Rumblings, October 1959
The 1960 Coronation Safari The organisers of the 1960 Coronation Safari, now rechristened the Eighth East African Safari, to be…
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Small Car Comparisons
Orders for the new B.M.C. small cars, which we described in detail last month, are pouring in and enormous enthusiasm is…
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Veteran-Edwardian-Vintage, October 1959
A Section Devoted to Old Car Matters The V.S.C.C. Prescott Speed Hill-Climb (August 23rd) A good entry was received for…
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Vintage Postbag, October 1959
Sir, I should like to add to the Salmson correspondence by mentioning the Type S4 12/24 h.p. car which was…
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Best of Both Worlds?
On the 1960 Simca Aronde range the rear suspension will be a combination of leaf and coil springs. The leaf…
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Sprite Does 12 Hours at 139.75 M.P.H.
Whether one agrees with speed records obtained by special cars as compared with track successes, the records set up so…
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"Motor Sport" Silverstone Trohpy
The Final of the Motor Sport Silverstone Trophy will take place at the North Staffs. M.C. Silverstone race meeting on…
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Book Reviews, October 1959, October 1959
"Useless If Delayed," by Paul Wyand. 256 pp. (George G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 182, High Holborn, London, W.C.1. 18s.).…
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Miscellaneous
M. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Incredible coincidence, and fine testimony to the popularity of that famous advertising personality, tubby cheerful…
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Brighton Speed Trials and S.T.D. Register
The 54th Brighton Speed Trials attracted 280 entries this year and showed no sign of losing its popularity in spite…
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Letters From Readers, October 1959
N.B. -- Opinions expressed are those of our Correspondents and "Motor Sport" does not necessarily associate itself with them. --…
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