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Manfeild, New Zealand
\nNovember 2005<\/p>\n

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The 1968 Camaro of Billy Dunn ahead of a couple of Holdens, the 1969 Monaro of Steve Hildred (21) and Andrew Sinclair\u2019s \u201885 Commodore.<\/p>\n

Photo: Mark Holman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Colin Bary\u2019s Ford Capri (311) and Brett Hoffman\u2019s 1974 Escort chase the Alfa Sud of Antony Olisoff.<\/p>\n

Photo: Mark Holman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Ken Smith (11) in a 1989 Swift D B4 leads the Formula Libre field.<\/p>\n

Photo: Mark Holman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Making its first race appearance since 1974, the ex-Denny Hulme Swedish GP- winning McLaren m23 leads David Abbott\u2019s Lola T430.<\/p>\n

Photo: Mark Holman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Roger WIlliams in the 6 liter Mercedes- Benz 450SL.<\/p>\n

Photo: Mark Holman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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