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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1973

Page

4

Datsun 180B proves popular in Australia sales surge

The Datsun 180B marks a standout success in Australian car markets. Nissan Australia leads with strong demand, aided by the 108 horsepower engine, efficient fuel use, and independent suspension. The model offers a roomy family size, confident handling, and a standard manual gearbox with optional automatic. Limited rear visibility and a high waistline are noted criticisms alongside ongoing supply constraints and long waiting lists at many dealers.

Motor cycles and car models feature in crowded description

A dense, garbled OCR passage surveys motorcycle models and car variants, noting interiors, seating, and options. It mentions Honda machines released mid year, four-stroke off road famige, and comparisons between B sedan and S55 with higher power, plus engine tweaks and price differences.

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Fragmented OCR muddles a rally car and gear talk

The text blends car parts, racing jargon, and scattered names, producing a fragmentary item. It references rallying equipment like gas filled shocks, performance notes, and various proper nouns, but many terms are garbled and unclear.

Lang to debut in Holden Kingswood in NSW rally clash

Peter Lang of Canberra teams with navigator George Shepheard for the Greenaway Ford Rally, fourth round of the NSW rally series, aiming to end a losing streak. The Canberra entry is Rod Gilchrist and Chris Coleman in a DynaTune Holden ute, with Lang-Shepheared entries among many others. The Goulburn Rally win boosted momentum for Canberra crews in the circuit.

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