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Compiled by Peter Garnier from the archives of Autocar
Printed by Hamlyn
Good condition, hardback with sleeve
MG Sports Cars by Autocar
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MG Sports Cars Book Autocar Road Test Archives Six MK I M Type to MGB GT and all in between!
Published 1979
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