Alan Clark - "Back Fire"

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My word, I had no idea what a car nut Alan Clark was. Norman Lamont called him "the most politically incorrect, outspoken, iconoclastic and reckless politician of our times" - he left out the bit about being a passionate fan of all things automotive.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Back-Fire-Passion-Cars-Mot...

He had some of the most historically relevant motors, a real eye for pure class - from a D-type to a 2CV.

Anyone who has not read this should put it in the Christmas list.

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v8250 said:

splendid...every man needs these on their christmas list if not already. what to get a man who has everything? these two books. you may also like to consider;

genesis of the jet - sir frank whittle
shunt - james hunt
all arms and elbows - innes ireland
archie & the listers - archie scott-brown
touch wood - duncan hamilton
the bugatti queen - helene delangle
beyond the limit - professor sid watkins
hurricane r4118 - peter vacher

all to be read after your respective boxing day to new year classic car meets

"all arms and elbows - innes ireland"

Next on the list!