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Burning Brands
Blazing sunshine basted a healthy crowd who gathered at Brands Hatch to celebrate the career of John Surtees, the only…
July 1993
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Léon-Bollée
The birth of the Léon-Bollée goes back to days which are now almost impossible to visualise, so far distant are…
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King of the hill
Prescott's annual BOC Classic gathering in May had the added temptation of a Type 59 not seen before in this…
Page 68
Jubilee Park
No-one seems to be celebrating the Queen's 40th anniversary this year, but this is Donington Park's Diamond Jubilee and while…
Page 69
Ecurie awash
Demanding roads, dramatic scenery, rare sports-racing cars and a friendly atmosphere make the Talacrest Ecurie Ecosse Tour unique among British…
Page 70
V-to-C miscellany, July 1993, July 1993
The Gwynne 8 Register recently had a meeting in Cornwall to meet 86-yearyoung Cyril Peacock and inspect his partially-restored Brooklands…
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Wiscombe vintage
The speed hill-climb meeting of the VSCC in the country-house atmosphere of Wiscombe Park in Devon is justifiably popular, as…
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V-to-C miscellany, July 1993, July 1993
Another aero-engined hybrid to add to the burgeoning interest in such cars is this fine Type CO2 40/50hp Delage chassis…
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R-R in GP
Has a Rolls-Royce ever won a Grand Prix race? The answer appears to be yes, because I know and you…
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The Ex-Fontes' Squire
The only track racing version of the twin-cam Squire sports car was that ordered by Luis Fontes (winner of the…
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The Birkin plaque
On June 19, just after this issue of Motor Sport will have gone to the printers, lnnes Ireland, President of…
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V-to-C miscellany, July 1993, July 1993
Twenty-six of the more competitive VSCC members took themselves to Scotland on May 23 to attempt 14 sections in this…
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Bentley Factory Cars 1919-1931, by Michael Hay. Osprey, £40.00
Michael Hay (or perhaps Osprey) chooses to title this as if it were only about the cars, but in truth…
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Miller's Collectors Cars 1993/1994. Miller's Publications, £16.99
By the time something like this has completed its trip from final proofs to hardback book, market values can fluctuate.…
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There, there
Sir, One of ESPN's commentators was heard to remark as the cars drove past a somewhat empty grandstand during the…
Page 78
1978 revisited?
Sir, The Spanish Grand Prix on May 9 provided an entertaining battle between Alain Prost, a master tactician both on…
Page 78
Pipe down
Sir, If DSJ regards F1 as a technical exercise for major manufacturers then he should be quietly thrilled to listen…
Page 78
Entertain or die
Sir, With his rather scathing remarks about those in Formula 1 who wish to limit technology, is DSJ not missing…
Page 78
Going down
Sir Having been a subscriber and reader of Motor Sport for over 23 years I feel qualified to voice my…
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Sounds of the Sixties
Sir, I have just finished reading the Jim Clark memorial edition of Motor Sport which includes your excellent piece on…
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