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Touch Wood - The Autobiography Of The 1953 Le Mans Winner by Hamilton, Dunca The
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- Title
- Touch Wood - The Autobiography Of The 1953 Le Mans Winner
- ISBN
- 1782197737
- EAN
- 9781782197737
- Type
- Paperback / softback
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Date of Publication
- 2014-06-05
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Release Title
- Touch Wood - The Autobiography Of The 1953 Le Mans Winner
- Artist
- Hamilton, Dunca
- Brand
- N/A
- Colour
- N/A
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Touch Wood
- Item Height
- 198mm
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing LTD
- Genre
- Biographies & True Stories, Sports
- Item Width
- 126mm
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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Product Information
Duncan Hamilton won the classic Le Mans 24-Hour race in 1953 in his C-type Jaguar, with co-driver Tony Rolt. In 1954 the same pair finished second, losing to a much larger-ended V12 Ferrari - and by the narrowest margin in years. In all, Duncan Hamilton competed in nine of those great Le Mans endurance classics. Having cut his teeth in such pre-war cars as the R-Type MG and the Bugatti Type 35B, Duncan graduated to one of the immortal Lago-Talbot Grand Prix cars - which he subsequently mislaid in a French coal-hole. After a hugely eventful racing career - only Duncan could get himself fired by Jaguar for winning the Rheims 12-Hour race in 1956 - he eventually hung up his racing helmet in 1958. As Earl Howe wrote in the original 1960 foreword to this book, though the drivers of his age were fiercely competitive, there were also 'friends to meet, stories to tell and almost certainly a party to be enjoyed...'.Duncan Hamilton was certainly larger than life, and this book tells the story of a man who wasn't just one of the most successful drivers of the 50s, but also the man who trespassed at Brooklands, who spent the war in the Fleet Air Arm accidentally trying to drown American Admirals and who was once stopped on for speeding whilst rushing to take part in a TV programme on road safety. It is a must for any classic car enthusiast's bookshelf.
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Publisher
John Blake Publishing LTD
ISBN-13
9781782197737
eBay Product ID (ePID)
213006881
Product Key Features
Book Title
Touch Wood
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Biographies & True Stories, Sports
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
198mm
Item Width
126mm
Additional Product Features
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United Kingdom
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- d***1 (223)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseDelivered promptly and in good condition, a good read about an incredibly lucky man
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- h***i (37)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller kindly got in touch to say the book I ordered did not meet the quality advertised due to being found to be in a poor condition at the packing stage. Unfortuntely no replacement was available and would I like to pick a book of equivalent value from the marketplace - which I did. That book arrived safely and was in the condition advertised. I have used this seller many times before and I am grateful for their quality control decission, rather than send me a damaged book. Will use again.
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- 08 Dec, 2017
Larger than life character with genuine talent but knew how to enjoy himself
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: worldofbooks08
- 21 Aug, 2018
This was when drivers had to work for a living!!!
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- 22 Dec, 2021
Very good,recomended.
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- 06 Jul, 2021
Touch wood
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- d***1 (223)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseDelivered promptly and in good condition, a good read about an incredibly lucky man
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- 2***9 (871)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseCondition is not "Very Good" in my opinion. Actually, it's probably not even "Good". Cover is quite badly creased and some pages are dog eared.
- u***t (2241)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA smooth and professional transaction throughout. The item was exactly as described, clearly listed, and fairly priced. Communication from the seller was prompt, polite, and helpful, with dispatch confirmed quickly. The parcel was securely packaged and arrived in excellent condition, ahead of the expected delivery date. Care was taken at every stage of the process. I would be happy to buy from this seller again—many thanks for a reliable and well-handled sale.
- h***i (37)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller kindly got in touch to say the book I ordered did not meet the quality advertised due to being found to be in a poor condition at the packing stage. Unfortuntely no replacement was available and would I like to pick a book of equivalent value from the marketplace - which I did. That book arrived safely and was in the condition advertised. I have used this seller many times before and I am grateful for their quality control decission, rather than send me a damaged book. Will use again.
- a***m (183)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAmazing seller! Very fast shipping 2 days, with tracking number, item in great condition-as described, well made package for protection, nice communication-friendly people-quick response, very good price for item and shipping, Thanks a lot!