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First Race Commences 11.30 a.m.

Motor Racing

Warwick Farm

Sunday, 5th August

See an action-packed programme of motor racing at the Nation’s leading circuit. Feature event is a 15-lap Championship Race for Formula Juniors. Others include a 10-lap event for racing cars under and over 1500cc’s, as well as races for sports cars and touring cars. First race commences 11.30 a.m. Ample parking—snack bars and quick-service luncheons. Reservations phone 29-6409.

Promoters: AARC, 184 Sussex St., Sydney

Practice Day—Saturday, 4th August—Admission Adults 3/-, Children 1/-

Warwick Farm Motor Racing.

The ad doesn’t mention a year, but the only year in which August 5th was a Sunday that makes sense is 1962.

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The Body of the Magic Touch

The Fantastic Bocar XP-5
Square tubular space frame for springs $795.00
Round 4130 chrome-moly space frame for torsion bars $995.00
The body of the magic touch…. $598
Finished cars from …. $3800
Aerodynamic to 200 M.P.H. · Beautiful — Functional · Spacious Interiors · Optional Hardtops · 7 Optional Suspension Systems · Available for Immediate Delivery.
Designed, Manufactured & Distributed by — Bocar of Denver. Write or Phone:
Bocar Mfg. Co. 1240 Harlan Street, Dept. MT4. Denver, Colorado, BElmont 7-2217

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Custom-Designed and Tuned

World Champion drivers choose… Abarth Free Exhaust Systems
Illustrated Porsche 911
Abarth exhaust systems are used on the world championship Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and other outstanding cars. Note: Abarth exhaust systems have nothing in common with standard mufflers. Each Abarth is a precision exhaust system, custom-designed and tuned for your exact make and model of car, giving increased horsepower with decreased fuel consumption. Seam welded heavy gauge steel finished in black-crackle heat-resistant enamel with chromed tail pipes. Models available for most cars.
Porsche 1300, 1500, 1600 .. $71.45
Porsche Super 90 ………… $77.90
Porsche 356 C & SC ……… $94.80
Porsche 912 ………………. $94.80
Porsche 212 ……………… $139.60

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Super Champion

Looking at these catalog images for scale models it’s difficult—and a little bit sad—to imagine the time when illustrators were cheaper than photographers.

Any one of these renderings would make a fantastic t-shirt.

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Grand Prix Vintage Racing Advertising

An Unremitting Programme of Scientific Research

Backing the Winner
When the name of Jack Brabham appears in the international press as the victor on world circuits, few people realise that it’s the automotive parts and equipment that help him to victory. Backing the Repco-Brabham racing car is an unremitting programme of scientific research and quality control. Shown here is Jack Brabham himself with a Repco engineer watching the recording of dynamometer tests on an engine at the Repco Engine Laboratory.
Repco
Winner of Award for Outstanding Export Achievement
Jack Brabham looks to Repco – Where the standard is perfection

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$1.00 per Second of Driving Time

Gurney and Lotus Crack Nassau Record with Autolite Spark Plugs!
Dan Gurney averages a record 89.54 miles an hour, wins the International Nassau Trophy Race, his first major solo victory in six years. Dan’s reward: some $10,000—more than $1.00 per second of driving time. His car: a flame-colored 2½-liter rear-engine Lotus. His spark plugs: Autolite. Lesson for the day? Makes no difference if you own a Lotus or your name is Dan, Autolite Spark Plugs can’t be beat. There’s a set made especially for the car you drive. As Gurney and the Lotus well prove, you’re always right with Autolite.
Autolite
Spark Plug Division · Toledo 1, Ohio

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The Twists and Turns of English Roads

The winding, twisting, narrow roads of England make the TR6 solid, tough and beautiful to drive.
In England, we’re not enthusiastic about driving in a straight line. Here cars must be built with an uncanny ability to handle and perform, safely and accurately.
As epitomized in the classic Triumph TR6.
At its heart, a beautiful high-performance 6-cylinder engine developing 106 horsepower and 133 ft. lbs. of torque. Two powerful reasons for its quick response.
To that, add precise rack & pinion steering, plus 4-wheel independent suspension, and the twists and curves of English roads become more than just negotiable. Triumph engineering keeps the TR6 four-square in the groove on the hairiest hairpin turn.
In addition, because you don’t know what’s around the next bend, it’s good to know the TR6 has big 10.9 inch disc brakes up front to stop you even more quickly than it goes.
If you share our passion about driving, test drive a TR6.
On the winding, twisting, narrow roads of America.
The Classically British Triumph TR6.
British Leyland.
We maks sports cars for everybody.
For name of your nearest Triumph dealer call 800-487-1700. In Illinois call 800-322-4410. British Leyland and Motors Inc, Leonia NJ 07605

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When High Performance Counts

The Greatest International events have proved it.
When high performance counts you can rely on Mintext
Mintext brake and clutch lines are manufactured by British Belting & Asbestos Limited. Cleckheaton, Yorkshire and are available from leading garages throughout the country.

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It’s a Gas!

I’d like to nominate whoever designed these Sunoco ads (posters?) for a Lifetime Achievement Award in typesetting. Gorgeous.

Via Just A Car Guy.

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Ferrari Vintage Racing Advertising

Part of the Ferrari Factory

This is not an ordinary Shell station.
It’s part of the Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy.
Why?
Because Enzo Ferrari won’t permit any gasoline but Super Shell in the cars that leave his factory.
Try Super Shell yourself and see why.