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References
- 1 2 3 Georgano, Nick (2000). The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: Stationery Office. p. 1792. ISBN 0117023191.
- ↑ Parker, Bev. "Roger". historywebsite.co.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- 1 2 3 Baldwin, Nick (1994). The Automobile A-Z of Cars of the 1920s. Bideford, England: Bay View Books. p. 240. ISBN 1901432092.
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