20 Feb 2018, 09:55 (Ref:3802580)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by coppice
Fabulous machines ; a distant relative, Jimmy Somervail, owned and raced one in 50s Border Reivers days - R12B from memory , an ex Chula car. Jimmy died a few years ago -2009 ?- but I enjoyed many chats about his ERA and D Type days. A lovely man .
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I saw Jimmy race many times, a good driver, and a joy to watch in the ERA.
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