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I am a far better reader than mechanic (or driver...).
My earliest stirrings about motorsport were generated via Dad's bookshelf with books such as Birkin's "Full Throttle", and "Bits and Pieces" on Bira. I have a substantial book, magazine and memorabilia collection and frightened myself silly when I opted to value one shelf full of the better book offerings, that include all 3 magnificent books on BRM by Doug Nye and 2 copies of David Weguelin's ERA (both bought by me, with one for Dad).
Some are less valuable but a great read - in no particular order:
"Down the Hatch - Tony Lanfranchi" (hilarious at times...)
"Alf Francis, Racing Mechanic" - Stirling Moss' mechanic
"To Finish First, Phil Kerr" - brilliantly written
"The Other Side Of The Hill - by Bette Hill" - Graham Hill was my car hero alongside Moss...
"Back From the Brink - Sir Michael Edwardes" - what really happened to British Leyland
Just about any of Jeremy Clarkson's books. Laugh out loud - and often.
I have just finished Tom Bower's book on Bernie Ecclestone, which is a real eye opener and also "Just Call Me Charlie", by Lord Charles Brocket, the Ferrari collector who ended up in the nick. As a former UK Prison Officer from 1967-1973, I was somewhat disturbed by several aspects of this well written book.
I am currently re-reading a magical story featuring a flying Ford Anglia...
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