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

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Added issue year:
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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