Motor Manual October 1961

MOTOR MANUAL magazine was an Australian Automotive Magazine originally published in April 1946 and later became known as Car Automotive from March 1986. The magazine was headquartered in Melbourne and distributed in both Australia and New Zealand.

Motor Manual has had a number of editors and publishers over the decades, amongst them; in the early 60’s, editor and publisher Keith Winser, the late 60’s, editor L. J. Shaw, publisher The Age Melbourne Magazine department, the 70’s, editor John Mellor, publisher Age Publications and in the 80’s, editor Paul Harrington, publisher Newspress. Motor Manual focused broadly on every aspect of modern car culture coupled with a taste of motor sport, history and technical aspects of the genre.

For sale is an October 1961 edition of Motor Manual Magazine featuring the Oldsmobile F-85 and the Volvo 122S for 1961, along with an interesting in depth article on the History of Austin. The condition I would describe as 9/10, excellent condition for its age of 62 years. This magazine has some excellent articles for Holden, Ford, Volvo, Fiat, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, Nissan, Citroen, MG, Lotus and Bentley enthusiasts making it a worthwhile addition to your collection of motoring memorabilia.
Covered in this October 1961 edition of Motor Manual Magazine are articles on;

• Oldsmobile F-85
• Volvo 122S
• Chevrolet Bel Air V8
• Nissan Patrol
• Citroen Parisienne
• MG Magnette
• Plastic Bodied Sports Cars
• Falcon 144 cu inch Six Engine
• Holden Hydra-Matic
• Fastest Cars in the World: Lotus Cooper Mk II, Lola Mk III, Condor
• Car Album: Austin Sixes, A90, A95, A99, A105, Austin Seven, A30, A40, Lancer, A60, Austin Healey 100-4,
• Technical: Short Stroke Engines
• History: 1946 Bentley Fiat 500 Topolino
• Motor Racing: Lotus European GP Warwick Farm
• Motor Shows: Sydney Trade Fair

All in all a great read and an automotive treasure trove from 1961!

               A MUST FOR THE MOTORING 

               MEMORABILIA ENTHUSIAST!

All magazines are packaged and posted with love and respect, worthy of these motoring time capsules. They are protected while in transit to prevent chafing, waterproofed with a waterproof membrane and include a cardboard stiffener to prevent undue travel and handling stress. Finally, they are sent with tracking to ensure their delivery. 

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