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VSCC Winter Driving Tests
On December 7 this fixture again took place at the Westcott Country Club near Waddesdon. The 12 tests were named…
February 1997
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Active Aeronca
Sir, I have just read my December copy of MOTOR SPORT and was delighted to see the picture of the…
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Remember Fay Taylour?
Sir, I am currently researching a biography of Frances "Fay" Taylour (1904-1983), who was born in Ireland and educated at…
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W O After Lagonda
Sir, The account in your January issue of W O Bentley's work for Armstrong-Siddeley after leaving Lagonda was fascinating. However,…
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V - to - C Miscellany, February 1997
Can anyone help a reader to trace what became of a 1934 Riley 12/4 Kestrel which his father bought in…
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Eldridge Special Postscript
Sir, I have just been reading the latest issue of The Alvis 12/50 Register Bulletin in which there is a…
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Jack Field
Jack Field, whom I interviewed in MOTOR SPORT in 1990, was well known for winning some 100 trophies in sand…
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Giro Check
This year's Giro di Sicilia runs from April 16-20, and offers the 600-mile rally with five nights' hotel and board…
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Harold Penrose
Pay tribute to Harold Penrose, who gave many of us so much enjoyment (and information) along the years with his…
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The Volume
Sir, In the 1920s my father owned a "Cubitt" car. Might this have been "The Volume"? (Take the side of…
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Austin 7 plans
The 750 MC has announced the dates for its 1997 National Austin 7 Rally at Beaulieu July 5-6. It hopes…
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Tough Nocturnal
Owners of three-wheeler Morgans are keen folk, and tough with it. Take the club's annual Night Trial. This not only…
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Thank You!
I have received so many congratulations about a certain honour which I was surprised to receive in the New Year…
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Happy New Year, VSCC!
On New Year's Day, socials are held at various venues, notably at The Phoenix at Hartley Whitney where the VSCC…
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Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Buyers Guide
The timeless styling of the RollsRoyce Silver Shadow is the one thing above all else which makes it difficult to…
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