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Castle Combe, England
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Hackett and Sutherland\u00d5s Jaguar XK120 en route to 2nd in the Jack Sears Trophy race. Photo: Peter Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Standard Vanguard of Griffths & Kellett leads the Fiat Abarth 750 of Geoff Turral. Photo: Peter Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Millers\u00d5 Austin takes to the grass to get past its bigger brother. Photo: Peter Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Escort RS2000 of Michael & Stagg three-wheels its way to victory in the Gerry Marshall Tribute Trophy race. Photo: Peter Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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