Revisions to Motor Manual (Australia) November 1980 (No. 460)
Added issue year:
1980
Added issue month:
November
Added contents:
Features
• The one Ford did design - From Europe Douglas Armstrong has the story on Ford's new Escort, the model we won't see.
• Captain's Commodore - At Bathurst, one of the leading contenders will be Captain Peter Janson, the man who finished second last year. Paul Harrington has followed the building of his Bathurst Holden Commodore.
• Bathurst TV guide - Yes, the big race is with us again. We've compiled our annual guide to the contenders, the track, how to get there, and how to watch it on TV. It's a must for October 5. David Segal.
• Bathurst: rekindling the flame - Despite the possible presence of Peter Brock and Allan Moffat in MHDT Holden Commodores, Bathurst still needs a fresh approach. Paul Harrington.
• "There is nothing permanent except change" - Motor Manual has been published for more than 34 years now. We look back at some of the events and stories from the first 15 years, and their relevance today.
• Keeping a grip on things - Derek Pickard investigates tyres in the eighties and their increasing importance in car design.
• The motoring vote - The Federal elections are looming and the political parties might have something to say on the motoring issues. Graeme Willingham has polled them already so that you can decide just who will really help the motorist and the industry most over the coming years.
• Alvis - Douglas Armstrong continues our series on forgotten marques. This time he looks at the legendary Alvis.
On Trial
• Double Bay Double Six - Paul Harrington tests Daimler's exclusive V12 Double Six luxury saloon.
Road Briefs
• Ford Falcon ESP 4.1
• Holden Commodore VC4 wagon
Columns
• Inside looking out
• Meanwhile outside
Departments
• Just released
• Traffic
• International Scene
• Brass tacks
• Book reviews
• Access
• New car buyers guide
• The one Ford did design - From Europe Douglas Armstrong has the story on Ford's new Escort, the model we won't see.
• Captain's Commodore - At Bathurst, one of the leading contenders will be Captain Peter Janson, the man who finished second last year. Paul Harrington has followed the building of his Bathurst Holden Commodore.
• Bathurst TV guide - Yes, the big race is with us again. We've compiled our annual guide to the contenders, the track, how to get there, and how to watch it on TV. It's a must for October 5. David Segal.
• Bathurst: rekindling the flame - Despite the possible presence of Peter Brock and Allan Moffat in MHDT Holden Commodores, Bathurst still needs a fresh approach. Paul Harrington.
• "There is nothing permanent except change" - Motor Manual has been published for more than 34 years now. We look back at some of the events and stories from the first 15 years, and their relevance today.
• Keeping a grip on things - Derek Pickard investigates tyres in the eighties and their increasing importance in car design.
• The motoring vote - The Federal elections are looming and the political parties might have something to say on the motoring issues. Graeme Willingham has polled them already so that you can decide just who will really help the motorist and the industry most over the coming years.
• Alvis - Douglas Armstrong continues our series on forgotten marques. This time he looks at the legendary Alvis.
On Trial
• Double Bay Double Six - Paul Harrington tests Daimler's exclusive V12 Double Six luxury saloon.
Road Briefs
• Ford Falcon ESP 4.1
• Holden Commodore VC4 wagon
Columns
• Inside looking out
• Meanwhile outside
Departments
• Just released
• Traffic
• International Scene
• Brass tacks
• Book reviews
• Access
• New car buyers guide
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