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Matters of Moment, February 1968
The Back-Britain Crusade With this small Island plagued by Devaluation, strikes, political unrest, mounting crime, foot and mouth, the influenza…
February 1968
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Beaulieu 1968
Below is a list of rallies and events, to be held at Beaulie in 1968: March 31st Daffodil Sunday. Bournemouth—Beaulieu…
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Trio of New Alfa Romeos
On a recent trip to Italy we were able to try the three new 1750 Alfa Romeo models, the saloon,…
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Continental Notes, February 1968
Now that we have had the first Grand Prix race of the year the alarms and excursions of who hopes…
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Matra Racing
When the aero-space and research firm of Engins Matra first showed an interest in motor cars and motor racing, by…
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The B.M.H.-Leyland Merger
On the very same day that Ford of Britain chose to announce their small car competitor, details were officially released…
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International Swedish Rally
Very few motor sporting events nowadays are capable of proving a point even before they take place. One of them…
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The Career of the Isotta-Maybach
So much interest has been created by last month's account of the aero-engined Wolseley Viper that I feel it permissible…
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SUCCESSES OF THE ISOTTA-MAYBACH
SUCCESSES OF THE ISOTIA-MAYBACH 1922 B.A.R.C. Easter Meeting Lightning Long Handicap 4.3. A. D. Eldridge) tat, at 95.25 m.p.h. 1922…
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In the House of Lords
Speaking at a Debate just before the House rose for the Christmas recess, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu raised the question…
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American Comment
Gas turbine cars have been attracting considerable attention over here this winter, and 1968 may well be the year that…
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Viva Club Projected
Mrs. D. E. Benbow, 1 High Park Avenue, Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, is to form an active club for owners…
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1968 South African Grand Prix race report: Familiar feeling for Lotus
The first race of the 1968 season was run at the 4.1km Kyalami circuit just outside Johannesburg. This year the…
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Introducing The New Escort
"I know some people think that salesmen make a car. We believe that a car, if it is good enough,…
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My Year's Motoring
The Editor looks back on the cars he drove in 1967 Once again it is time for me to summarise…
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Veteran - Edwardian - Vintage, February 1968
A Section Devoted to Old-Car Matters V.S.C.C. News The Vintage S.C.C. has changed its address to: Bone Lane (off Mill…
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Vintage Postbag, February 1968
The Wolseley Viper Sir, I was most interested in the article "The Story of the Wolseley Viper" in Motor Sport,…
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Period Piece
There are no "Cars in Books" this month, for not even in the case of the open car which "had…
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Book Reviews, February 1968, February 1968
"Grand Prix Bugatti," by H. G. Conway. 224 pp. 8 7/8 in. x 7¼ in. (G. T. Foulis & Co.…
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Introducing The Escort
January 3rd: The British United B.A.C. 1-11 arrived at Rabat at about 4 p.m., having made a refuelling stop at…
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