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    PLUGS & LEADS

    Jun 01, 2019 2 minutes

    REAL CLASSIC READING

    wo things typically spring to mind when you think of road-racer John Cooper. First, that memorable moment in 1971 when he vanquished Giacomo Agostini at Mallory Park. Second, the ‘moon eyes’ motif which adorned his crash helmet during his competition career.

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