THE STORY OF MALAYA’S RACING SPECIALS The Malayan-built Special has always been an integral part of the racing movement in that part of the world, yet it is an aspect of the motoring scene that is least understood and often neglected. Initially, these Specials were simply “cobbled” together using bits from what was available, usually a Fiat for its sweet handling, a side-valve Ford V-8 engine, nicely crated in large quantity for the military, or an MG with its ancient…
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