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  1. The M1 Motorway in Leicestershire in January 19651 of 6
  2. The grand opening of the M1 Motorway in Leicestershire in January 19652 of 6
  3. The grand opening of the M1 Motorway in Leicestershire in January 19653 of 6
  4. The grand opening of the M1 Motorway in Leicestershire in January 19654 of 6
  5. Open to traffic5 of 6
  6. A Vauxhall Viva on a road test on the M1 motorway. 20th September 19666 of 6
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