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7 Oct 2003, 01:58 (Ref:742480) | #101 | ||
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I knew they were fiction, but with basis in his experiences. I will purchase from him directly, as I think it puts more money in his pockets. Seems a good enough cause to me :-).
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8 Oct 2003, 07:33 (Ref:743703) | #102 | ||
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Just finished reading "THRUST" by Richard Noble, the story of his battle to firstly break the land speed record and then break the sound barrier in a car.
An interesting read with some good photographs, with my favourite being the one of THRUSTSSC with shock waves coming from the nose area of the car - excellent pic. |
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8 Oct 2003, 18:34 (Ref:744401) | #103 | ||
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My sister-i-l Sue runs a second hand motor racing book shop just outside Hay on Wye, and I agree there is nothing like browsing to make you wish you had a lot more money!
The range is extensive, and well worth a look for any serious collector. As we can't advertise on here, all I can say is that if anyone is interested I can forward e:addresses, (or phone for UK residents). She has just moved premises, so are not advertising at present, but callers by appointment can be accomadated once the stock is unpacked. |
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19 Oct 2003, 23:07 (Ref:756429) | #104 | ||
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What about "Step on it" By Stoker Ace. I remember Doug Nye recommending it, but I have never seen it...
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3 Nov 2003, 03:12 (Ref:771158) | #108 | ||
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This news, just in!
"Daytona 24 Hours" by JJ O'Malley is now available. It chronicles all the races starting with the '62 (300 mile) and ends with the '03 event. Janos Wimpffen has contributed the results from T&2S as well as the index. Hurley Haywood wrote the forward and most of the photos are from the Speedway's archives, not generally seen previously. I got my copy this w/e (US$89.95 + 6% tax) and the author autographed it along with Jack Baldwin, Hurley Haywood and Davey Jones. 400 pages, 11¼ x 9¼ inches.
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4 Nov 2003, 18:19 (Ref:772935) | #109 | ||
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Just about all the good stuff I've read is here, Just a couple of additions "The Chequered Year" is a fantastic evocation of the 1970 GP season, and "Alf Francis, Racing Mechanic" reminds you just how different times were 50 years ago. The best book not mentioned (or I haven't noticed mentioned) is Rosemeyer, by Chris Nixon and Elly Rosemeyer - a startlingly moving story about two incredible people.
Will add persoanl agreement on recomending all of the BS Levy "Last Open Road" Trilogy (the best racing fiction I've read - but then that's not hard!), Donaldson's Villeneuve biography, and "Mon Ami Mate" by Chris Nixon. Last edited by Marshal; 4 Nov 2003 at 18:20. |
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5 Nov 2003, 19:31 (Ref:774129) | #110 | ||
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I also enjoyed Donaldson's Villeneuve biography.
Read Mike Lawrence, "Colin Chapman, Wayward Genius" after that. The first 60 pages or so were not easy to get through. Writer put too much effort into righting some myths about Chapman's early years and proving he must be correct. It didn't read smoothly through that part. I'm guessing there isn't much to go on for this part of Chapman's life? Once past that, it reads quicker and becomes more informative and interesting. |
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5 Nov 2003, 19:34 (Ref:774132) | #111 | ||
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For Chapman, get a hold of a copy of Colin Chapman - The Man and His Cars by Jabby Crombac. I bought it back in '86. I've read it several times but I don't know if its still available.
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5 Jan 2004, 11:18 (Ref:828143) | #113 | ||
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Marks and Spencer have a book "Ultimate History of Porsche", no I haven't read it , they did not have a copy in store, but I did pick up the video version. Some parts were a bit hardgoing due to the commentary, although this was more than made up for by the racing action and the lappery of the Nordschiefe. 90 mins for £8 (sale) worth a look.
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I was at the Autosport Show today and I picked up a book called - Bentley at Le Mans, Racing the worlds finest sports cars. It is basiclly a history of Bentley at Le Mans, mainly from a techinical point of view. I am yet to read it, but I have had a quick flick through it and it looks a good read. I would also like to add that my copy is signed by both the author and Guy Smith who was one of the drivers in the winning Bentley last year........
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11 Jan 2004, 08:33 (Ref:834107) | #115 | ||
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Both of those sound pretty good to me - especially the M&S Porsche stuff for £8.....
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20 Feb 2004, 08:30 (Ref:880159) | #116 | ||
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Just been looking at the Haynes web site, they have the following books - any good?
Porsche 956/962. Porsche 917. Jaguar at Le Mans, Every race car and driver, 1950 - 1995. Any fellow readers have them? Any good for a read or a reference books? There published price are £30 each, but a quick look around got them down to £21 without looking hard. Are they worth a purchase? |
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20 Feb 2004, 16:33 (Ref:880594) | #117 | ||
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I haven't got any of those, but they sound pretty good. The Jag book in particular.
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21 Feb 2004, 00:54 (Ref:880990) | #118 | ||
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If the Porsche books you're referring to are by Peter Morgan, then yes.
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23 Feb 2004, 08:29 (Ref:882515) | #119 | ||
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Yes both Porsche books are by Peter Morgan.
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And the Jaguar book is by Paul Parker, and I've found that for £17.50.
Just got to bribe the wife with flowers so I can get them!!!!! |
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2 Mar 2004, 16:16 (Ref:891380) | #121 | ||
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Well Just been brought Perry McCarthy - Flat Out Flat Broke (and yes i have noticed the previous posts). Really nice book, communicates across so well, and with a brilliant touch of comedy (personally loving the story about him and Mark Blundell at LM one year, entertaining MRI guests, would have loved to have seen that).
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In the middle of reading that myself.
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7 Mar 2004, 14:21 (Ref:897069) | #123 | ||
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I got Chasing the Title by Nigel Roebuck from the local library.
I know some people don't agree with Roebuck but it was his name that convinced me to take it out. It's an excellent read stunning stuff. |
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16 Mar 2004, 22:20 (Ref:907625) | #124 | ||
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........and recently Inside the Mind of a Grand Prix Driver by Chrispoher Hilton. Also quite interesting.
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26 Mar 2004, 19:48 (Ref:920440) | #125 | ||
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some olde books i got from my ex-girlfriends dad
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