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VTG Motor Trend Magazine December 1979 Retrospect: 1957-58-59 Ford Skyliners The item being pictured in this listing is the exactly the same item you will receive. Please check picture for condition purposes. We do offer combined shipping, just ask. All of our items come with a plastic protective covering. COUNTRYWIDE TEST: 53 Turbo Capri RS The blown 4-banger draws a mixed review from the MT staff ROAD TESTS: 20 Fantasy Flagships Comparing Ferrari, Porsche and Corvette dream cars in real-world terms – by Leon Mandel, Burge Hulett and Peter Frey 85 Audi 4000 Now the Europeans are telling us bigger is better – by Fred Stafford 90 1980 Honda Civic Much improved for the ’80s, it retains its best points – by Fred Stafford DRIVING IMPRESSIONS: 44 The Free-Way 140-mpg Commuter This economic alternative comes in 3-wheeled, single-passenger form – by Peter Frey 93 Ford F-150 4x4 An efficient workhorse for the ’80s – by Peter Frey FEATURES: 37 Christmas Toys A gift-giving guide for the automotive set 62 Retrospect: 1957-58-59 Ford Skyliners The retractable hardtops were unique but short-lived – by Bob Nagy 72 Lemon-Aid Sound advice for the unlucky few who must seek consumer recourse – by Fred M.H. Gregory 77 Farewell to MG Is this really the end of the road for this historic breed? – by Leon Mandel 108 Jody Scheckter, World Champion The potential is finally realized – by Fred M.H. Gregory