The front cover picture sets the pace for this issue of Vintage Metal with a Falcon GTHO replica on full opposite lock in the Classic Outback Trial (story on page 20). The Falcon is a tough old bird and finished sixth out of 39 starters.

Following on from the minutes of the July club meeting, Dad’s Army news and news from the Competition Committee, there is an article (based on one I did for pitpass.com back in 2004) about the link between the Indianapolis 500 and European Grand Prix racing.

The usual book reviews discuss The MG Companion by Kenneth Ullyett from the VSCC library and Formula 1 The Knowledge by David Hayhoe. There is also a review of the new release from Australia’s motor sport governing body, the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, CAMS – The Official History, provided by contributor and VSCC member Bill Buys. The CAMS history is available from the CAMS book shop at camsshop.shopdesq.com for $99 including postage.