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Matters of moment, May 1958
The roaring Forties At a time when there is urgent need to speed up traffic on British roads the government…
May 1958
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The 20th International British Empire Trophy Meeting
Moss wins with works Aston Martin and equals Gerard's record Held on April 12th at its now traditional venue, the…
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VIII Gran Premio Siracusa
Walk-over for Ferrari Siracusa, Sicily, April 13th. Although the Italians may be trying to suppress real motor racing and confining…
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The XVIlle Grand Prix de Pau
Pau (France), April 7th. Oh dear! How times do change. The pleasant town of Pau, basking in hot sunshine at…
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Cars I have owned
R. E. Vinning of Ramsgate recalls thirty-three years of varied and not too expensive motoring In the summer of 1923…
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VW Motors' new depot
On March 20th, Lord Brabazon of Tara opened the impressive new Service Depot and Showrooms now occupied by VW Motors…
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Book reviews, May 1958, May 1958
"They Fought for the Sky" by Quentin Reynolds. 298 pp., 8-1/2 in. by 5-1/2 in. (Cassell and Co., Ltd., 35,…
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An excellent "Vintage Silverstone"
Itala Trophy Race won by Tozer's 1927 Amilcar Six. W. J. Bodington (1932 Twin-cam 2.3-litre supercharged Alfa-Romeo) wins Motor Sport…
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B.A.R.C. Goodwood Easter Meeting
Hawthorn (V6 Ferrari) wins sensational International "100" Glover Trophy Race. Victory for Moss (Aston Martin DBR2) in Sussex Trophy Race.…
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Veteran – Edwardian – Vintage
A section devoted to old car matters On March 22nd the Trojan O.C. organised a trial in Surrey before holding…
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Fragments on forgotten makes No. 4—The Gibbons
The Gibbons, produced in 1922, was undoubtedly one of the most unorthodox and, perhaps for that reason, one of the…
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Vintage postbag, May 1958
Sir, Having had a slight shunt in the recent snow, and being motorless for a week or two, I bought…
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Moss wins sensational B.A.R.C. "International 200"
Coopers dominate the race Aintree, April 19th. The Daily Mall-sponsored "International 200" turned out one of the most sensational long-distance…
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At Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace, site of motoring exhibitions, trials and races since the very early days, will, on May 18th., be the…
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Rumblings, May 1958
A Saab Gran Turismo The Saab is gaining an increasingly good reputation, so considerable interest attaches to the new Granturismo…
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Continental notes, May 1958
Italy really did get itself into an unhappy state over real motor racing, but after the initial ban on all…
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The Peugeot 403 – A good French family car
Latest model from one of France's oldest manufacturers possesses excellent brakes and roadholding qualities. High performance from 1-1/2-litre engine. Unusual…
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An Inter-Register contest
The Sunbeam S.T.D. Register, Fiat Register, Humber Register and 12/50 Alvis Register will again hold an Inter-Register contest this year,…
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Letters from readers, May 1958
N.B. – Opinions expressed are those of our correspondents and Motor Sport does not necessarily associate itself with them. –…
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