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Revisions to Motor Manual (Australia) May 1980 (No. 454)

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1980
Added issue month:
May
Added issue number:
454
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Editor: Paul Harrington Managing Editor: Len Shaw 74 pages
Added contents:
FEATURES
A FAMILY HOLDEN FOR THE ENERGY CONSCIOUS - More power and a better than seven per cent improvement in fuel economy, the General has made a good car even better (Commodore VC). Paul Harrington.
SIX CYLINDER SAGA - Dave Bennett traces the path which has led us to Holden's latest XT5 engines.
DOES ROLLS STILL RULE? - We examine the question and ask, which is the best car in the world?
THE GIANTS OF GENEVA - Douglas Armstrong reports on the European industry's offerings in Geneva.
WE WERE THERE! - Three tales of Australian motor sport from rallying, racing and the Total Economy Run. David SegaI/Paul Harrington/Chris de Fraga.
DEPRESSED REFLECTIONS - Fewer smiles than before graced the Exhibition Buildings for this year's Australian "Show of Shows". David Segal reports.
FROM "SHOPPING TROLLY" to "HOLD-ALL" - Fiat's Panda mini car should be a success, says Douglas Armstrong.

FULL TESTS
ENTICEMENT TO ELOPEI - The new Porsche 924 Turbo has made a Porsche fanatic out of Paul Harrington again!.

ROAD BRIEFS
MAZDA 929L - David Segal.
SUBARU 1800 DLA/HONDA ACCORD "HONDAMATIC" - Paul Harrington.

COLUMNS
MOTORMAN'S MONTH
RAB COOK
SEGAL

DEPARTMENTS
AUTOFILE
PORTERFILE
INTERNATIONAL SCENE
ACCESS
NEW CAR BUYERS GUIDE

THE COVER
Which is the best car in the world? It may not be as clear cut as you might think. Joe Richelieu captured the action.
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Updated contents:
FEATURES
A FAMILY HOLDEN FOR THE ENERGY CONSCIOUS - More power and a better than seven per cent improvement in fuel economy, the General has made a good car even better (Commodore VC). Paul Harrington.
SIX CYLINDER SAGA - Dave Bennett traces the path which has led us to Holden's latest XT5 engines.
DOES ROLLS STILL RULE? - We examine the question and ask, which is the best car in the world?
THE GIANTS OF GENEVA - Douglas Armstrong reports on the European industry's offerings in Geneva.
WE WERE THERE! - Three tales of Australian motor sport from rallying, racing and the Total Economy Run. David SegaI/Paul Harrington/Chris de Fraga.
DEPRESSED REFLECTIONS - Fewer smiles than before graced the Exhibition Buildings for this year's Australian "Show of Shows". David Segal reports.
FROM "SHOPPING TROLLY" to "HOLD-ALL" - Fiat's Panda mini car should be a success, says Douglas Armstrong.

FULL TESTS
ENTICEMENT TO ELOPEI - The new Porsche 924 Turbo has made a Porsche fanatic out of Paul Harrington again!.

ROAD BRIEFS
MAZDA 929L - David Segal.
SUBARU 1800 DLA/HONDA ACCORD "HONDAMATIC" - Paul Harrington.

COLUMNS
MOTORMAN'S MONTH
RAB COOK
SEGAL

DEPARTMENTS
AUTOFILE
PORTERFILE
INTERNATIONAL SCENE
ACCESS
NEW CAR BUYERS GUIDE

THE COVER
Which is the best car in the world? It may not be as clear cut as you might think. Joe Richelieu captured the action.

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