Olivier Gendebien, 1924-1998

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Race car driver Olivier Gendebien was to become one of the all-time legends in endurance racing during his career. The aristocratic Belgian sportsman was a gentlemen who was elegantly dressed in public and private life and a reliable friend with a good sense of humor.

author: Hill, Phil, Frere, Paul
Obituary, Personalities, Automobile racing drivers, Race car drivers, Automobile racing, Gendebien, Olivier

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Monte Carlo GTB

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The Monte Carlo GTB supercar is still being developed. Built in the principality of Monaco, it is projected to weigh 2,200 pounds and have an incredible 720 bhp. The anticipated price is $500,000. The attempted test drive, however, did not take place.

author: Hill, Phil
Cover Story, Design and construction, Sports cars

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Jaguar's XK-120 at fifty

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A man talks about owning and racing the Jaguar XK-120 automobile in the late 1940s. The Jaguar was introduced on Oct 8, 1948 at the Earls Court Motor Show in England. It also signified the transition from prewar times to the modern era.

author: Hill, Phil
Personal narratives, Jaguar XK-120 (Automobile)

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