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Classic and Sportscar British Magazine
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ISSUE DATE:
July 1984; Vol 3 No 4
CONDITION: Standard magazine size, Approx 8oe" X 11". COMPLETE and in clean, VERY GOOD condition. (See photo)
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COVER: (Incorporating Old Motor): BUGATTI V Biplane! CITROEN DS Profile; FORD GT40; C-Type Jaguar; Sports Saloon Match.
The great all-rounder --- Ken Wharton was such a talented driver that he turned his hand to every single branch of motor sport, from trialling to Grand Prix racing. But he never quite made the peak of his profession, as Doug Nye relates.
News --- Recent happenings in the classic car world: the new 'Ring opens; Beaulieu Action Day preview; pictures from the NEC show; museum revamps at Beaulieu and Syon Park; historic racing latest and more.
What's on --- Our comprehensive listing of all the race meetings, shows, autojumbles and gatherings of interest to classic car owners in the coming month.
Your letters --- More of your contributions from our postbag: the Halseylec's maker sees our article; Scuderia del Portello boss writes; for and against DVLC and more.
Worthy --- Mike Worthington-Williams' monthly column digs up more rarities, including the exciting Lagonda Rapide discovery, more on Horstmann and KRIT, plus a plea for one of Prince Marshall's vehicles.
Capital C --- Jaguar's run of five wins at Le Mans began with an XK 120 derivative called the C-type, a car of great beauty. Mike McCarthy achieves a dream by driving one, and recalls the evolution of the type.
Runway success --- Match races between car and aeroplane are a part of motoring folklore. We decided to relive those days by pitching two contemporary French machines --a Stampe biplane and a Bugatti T51--against each other. Mark Gillies records the result.
Quick quartet --- This month we've doubled up our 'Back to Back' spot by comparing four sporting saloons of the early seventies. Mike Walsh assesses the merits of cars from BMW, Ford, Triumph and Vauxhall.
Road and racing --- Willie Green rates the Ford GT40 one of his favourite cars, and describes a recent race in one of the best examples. While on the subject, he takes a look back at the important part GT4Os have played in his life, on both road and track.
Dance with a stranger --- The remarkable story of Ruth Ellis, who was hanged in 1955 for the murder of amateur racing driver David Blakeley, is being told in a new film. Mike McCarthy provides a sneak preview of the racing sequences filmed at Goodwood.
Adios Amigo --- One of the shorter production runs in the history of the motorindustry is that of the Costin Amigo, an unusual attempt at a wooden chassis, glass-fibre sports car. Malcolm Bates looks at the cars, past and present.
The Goddess --- We turn the `Profile' spotlight on one of the more challenging possibilities for the would-be classic car owner: the Citroen DS series. How did it come about, just how complex is it, and could you afford to own one? Peter Nunn is your guide.
Humber's last flight --- Humber built their reputation on robust cars of quality, and the last to fit that brief was the Super Snipe introduced in 1958. John Mullins describes the cars, finding that they make sensible buys for the less wealthy classic enthusiast.
When the fox was hare --- Fifty years ago this month, the French Grand Prix at Montlhery saw the first appearance outside Germany of the crack teams from Mercedes-Benz and Auto-Union. John Mclellan puts the event into context, and recalls how The Fox, Louis Chiron, beat them all.
Automobilia --- Reviews of the latest motoring book -- an important Mercedes-Benz GP history-- and models, as well as our Mystery Car and Caption competitions.
Club Focus --- News from club land: 50th birthday Traction Avant rally; MCC Lands End Trial; 1600E club's Ford day; Stag OC charity round Britain tour and more.
A-Z --- Our survey of cars on sale in Britain in the thirties continues with Part 14 covering Morris to Packard.
Price Guide --- If you're in the market for a classic car, check this unique listing of the advertised prices of 200 cars. There's also expert assessment of two cars -- Sunbeam Alpine and Triumph GT6 -- currently for sale.
;10-25-50 --- We remember the motoring happenings of July 1974,1959,1934;.
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