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James Hunt and Hesketh: The Unlikely Lads
It looked like an extravagant joke, an extended April Fool's stunt played by a bunch of ex-public schoolboys with more…
June 1997
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The WHIZEER from OZ
Originally built for the 1970 Australian Sportscar Championship, The CAN-AM Elfin ME5 has been immaculately restored. And, with 590BHP, It's…
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Wonder woman
The first woman to win a world championship rally, Audi's Michelle Mouton caught the publics imagination. Liz Turner talks to…
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Michele's moments
MICHELE'S MOMENTS Born June 23 1951 1973 Begins rallying in Renault A110 1974 French Ladies' Rally Champion 1977 Wins RACE…
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Ferrari 348
Most eager observers hailed it as yet another glorious Maranello creation. Andrew Frankel takes a closer look before passing judgement…
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Tony Crook
Long-time proprietor of bristol cars Tony Crook recalls a lap-chart error which put his Frazer-Nash a place down with a…
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That Mystery 'Chitty'
Put a query in Motor Sport and you often get a reply. Maurice Jennings of SAS Motor Sport in Billingham,…
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A fragment of racing history
A fragment of racing history While refreshing the memory for April's article about the first BRDC 500-Mile Race, I noticed…
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In memoriam
In memory of Denis Jenkinson it is the intention that at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday the engines…
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Miscellany, June 1997
A reader is anxious to know whether an Austin 7 Ulster owned by his brother was ever raced at Brooklands…
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Did you see the Comet?
Not long ago people normally glued to TV screens rushed out to look at a comet which last appeared in…
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Vintage light cars in Wales
One of the best VSCC Light Car and Edwardian Section events is its Welsh Weekend, devoted to driving tests, the…
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