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Important/unimportant facts about older cars plus plenty of old ads thrown in…

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As the NSU Prinz had a rear engine, one of the legacies of that layout on the SEAT 1200 Sports were the rear air vents…(2)

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Nsu Nergal by Aldo Sessano
The NSU Nergal was an angular hatchback coupé designed by Aldo Sessano and built by the Turin based coachbuilder Eurostyle.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This captures Hill’s dry humour perfectly…

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F1 racing Graham Hill Jackie Stewart funny interviews
YouTube video by Retro Sports HQ
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December 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It’s my pleasure, Matt.

You & Richard have created an essential podcast about motorsport history.
December 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Here’s something that BBC Archive recently uploaded to their YouTube channel which I’m sure you’ve seen…

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1969: What Makes a McLAREN? | Wheelbase | Retro Transport | BBC Archive
YouTube video by BBC Archive
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December 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
@thebishf1.bsky.social, can I offer my thanks for the brilliant episode about Bruce McLaren & the creation of his eponymous team.

I learned some much about his remarkable & sadly tragically short life…

open.spotify.com/episode/32O2...
The Bruce McLaren story: A life measured in achievement, not in years alone
open.spotify.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Well, he’d be angry with the copywriters then…
December 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM