- - ; 8? , All the Big Name Scribes! • l ,9-6ay Lamm -An Indy Story •Harry Hewton -in Hybrids ' Paul Chudecki -Donald Heajey Interview • Dennis Ortenburger -TheAmigo story • John Sprinzel -Rallys in Tasmania , • Bill Piggott -theOuestion ofOriginality Plus Tech Tips, Highlights/ jf Classic-fijbds &Morel^?/ !•' | » • 9 :tS->>rf:ii"^"^ Co/we Celebrate With Us Vol. XVII, No. II •MMHHM The Best In British Is As Close MOSS MOTORING is published British Car „„ _ by Moss Motors, Ltd. As Nexl Door! 'or: Ken Smith Events Calendar 1998 Lantrlbiillng Wiilors:Louis Belby, Wearc proud to bring you one of the most comprehensive listings of British cor events taking place during 1998. If you ure connected with an event Open \ Paul Chuciecki,Robert Goldman, and wish It to be advertised FREE reaching 200,000 readers—send details 7 Days! Jay Lamm. 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