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Classic & Sports Car
Jun-23
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NEWS
THE BIG PICTURE
Production of the Mercedes-Benz 230SL in full swing
GOODWOOD HITS CIRCUIT MILESTONE
The 80th Members’ Meeting was a spring spectacular of demonstrations, celebrations and outstanding racing
CROWDS FLOCK TO TECHNO-CLASSICA
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Young RAC members drive in to Woodcote
The Royal Automobile Clubʼs inaugural Young Members Drive-in
Federation update
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Heritage hub for Derby
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OBITUARIES
GETTY CRAIG BREEDLOVE 1937-2023 It is impossible for
GENERATION GAME IS BACK
The father-and-son pairing of David and Ed Liddell
VSCC Scottish Trial’s tricky spring challenge is no laughing matter
Main: Charles Gillet negotiated Lanarkshire’s tricky inclines to
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CHRIS CLARKSON CARS 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk1, 1964
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WILLIAM NEILL One of the longest-running stage rallies
Chilman/Walsh stay on form
RUSS OTWAY/90RIGHT Roger Chilman and Patrick Walsh made
LANDMARK MG AWAITS REVIVAL
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DEVON’S LOST JENSEN
the Jensen had been standing for more than
US BARN-FIND BONANZA
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FADED FACEL HITS THE MARKET
The HK500 has had several owners and managed
HUMBERS FIND NEW HOMES
Insomnia can be an expensive business, as enthusiast
A HOTCHKISS WITH HISTORY
Hotchkiss is relatively forgotten name, despite it having
TALBOT HOARD SWELLS SPARES SCHEME SUPPLY
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CLASSICS & SPORTS CAR
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Itʼs hard to believe itʼs 30 years since
REVIEWS
VELASOR
This Spanish model-maker has created a remarkable series of vintage slot-cars
THE EB110 & THE LAST BUGATTI RACING CARS
‘Included is a handwritten letter from Mauro Forghieri
Through my eyes
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Lamborghini: 60 Years
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P&A Wood
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AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE MkII
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REDESIGNING A CLASSIC
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COMMENT
Mick WALSH
Colour was rare in motoring books of
It’s lights on at the Silverstone Museum
Get the inside line on the home of British motor racing at the Silverstone Museum, with more than 70 yearsʼ worth of competition cars and the epic stories behind them. Overlooking the old Bridge Corner, the museum brings heritage up to date with a range of innovative interactive features, offering not only an up-close look at all types of mighty motorsport machinery, but also revealing how they are put together. For enthusiasts craving the winning formula at Silverstone, itʼs a must-see
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ATLANTIC PASSAGE THWARTED
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FEATURES
STAR attractions
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THE FORBIDDEN
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SALES PITCH
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HELEN RYDER
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MASERATI MC20
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THE MARKET PLACE
HIDDEN CLASSICS EMERGE FOR SALE
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A FAMILY’S ALFA HEIRLOOMS
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