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MGB is launched today

20 September 1962

BMC - Today the ADO23 MGB is launched.

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Fri, 31 Aug 1962

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Fri, 07 Sep 1962

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Fri, 14 Sep 1962

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Tue, 18 Sep 1962

Decisions on whether or not to increase production of tractors at the British Motor Corporation's new plant at Bathgate, West Lothian,...

Thu, 20 Sep 1962

Changes In Leyland Motors Group Changes in the top organization of the Leyland Motors group are announced today following the Leyland-ACV...

Fri, 21 Sep 1962

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Fri, 21 Sep 1962

FORD - The Ford Cortina Mk1 is launched today.

Sat, 22 Sep 1962

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Tue, 25 Sep 1962

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Thu, 27 Sep 1962

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