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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1966
Page
3
An editor discusses how abrupt gear changes and heavy footed driving strain a car’s transmission. He notes risks from rapid downshifting, engine braking, and clutch misuse, urging smoother operation to protect brakes, gears, shafts, and axles.
Gosson Industries will display the new 1000cc Berlina two door saloon at the Sydney Motor Show. The NSW and ACT Daihatsu distributor promises a high end model with advanced carburettor and oversquare engine design.
Championship racing in Surfers Paradise eyes a March 1948 date for a major event staged by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport. Williams and Williams brought by Rand American Eagle plan a strong drag and endurance program featuring Brabham and Ferrari entries, with top drivers including Eddie Thomas and Ash Marshall among those expected to appear. The 12 hour race and 200 mile format attract teams from Canberra, Sydney, and interstate, with a full field of international cars and drivers preparing for a landmark motorsport week.
The small Japanese car appears notably shapely with a generous glass area highlighted in the photograph.
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