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Touch Wood by Duncan Hamilton (Paperback, 2014)
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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Blake Publishing LTD
ISBN-139781782197737
eBay Product ID (ePID)213006881
Product Key Features
Book TitleTouch Wood
AuthorDuncan Hamilton
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
GenreBiographies & True Stories, Sports
Number of Pages288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width126mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDuncan Hamilton
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 08 Dec, 2017
Larger than life character with genuine talent but knew how to enjoy himself
A snapshot of a (sadly) bygone age, when Gentlemen drivers Raced for the fun of it. In today's racing formulas, particularly Formula 1, it's good to remind yourself of the characters who drove these fast and above all, dangerous cars. This book tells the story of a particularly entertaining gentleman driver who achieved great victories on the track but never forgot the reason he went racing. Never was the expression "it's not the winning but the way you play the game" so well demonstrated in this breathless autobiography. Should be essential reading for the recent crop of robot-like formula one drivers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Aug, 2018
This was when drivers had to work for a living!!!
This is one hell of a ride. I knew Duncan Hamilton's son briefly but had no idea what a colourful life his father lead. We don't know we are born in the soft lifestyle in which we luxuriate. Hard living, hard driving and a book you won't want to put down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Dec, 2021
Very good,recomended.
One of the best i have read,duncan certainly lived life to the full. Lots of adventures. His millitary service. And his racing career.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jul, 2021
Touch wood
Great read for all petrol heads, cars , planes and drinking...what could go wrong. Superb read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Oct, 2021
Touch Wood - as reported the best book of Motor Racing memories.
This is a great book, amazing story and historic memories of motor racing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Feb, 2017
Touch wood
Very good read if you are interested in motor sport and Jaguars especially.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 May, 2025
All goes to show you all is not right with the DD laws
All goes to show you all is not right with the DD laws, when not one but two people can achive a win at the 24 hour le mans race whilst having consumed alcohol. It seems to have improved their performance.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 May, 2024
Great Book
Great BookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Dec, 2021
If you’re a football fan it’s…….
Brilliant, you’ve got to read it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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