WP0ZZZ Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 7 hours ago, World Citizen said: I've asked for this book for Christmas, hoping it's an interesting read https://www.mortonsbooks.co.uk/product/view/productCode/15057 I got that one last week and it's a lovely book. You can tell it's written by someone how knows about engines and not by a professional book author. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnersp Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 This just arrived. Looking forward to getting through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I'm not sure I agree with the 'definitive' description but it's a nice history of the cars and well worth buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnersp Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 This gorgeous thing just arrived. Looking forward to it, might even spot @World Citizen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Wowza Giovanni, that's a very special book, Have you seen the new about the Rocket? Wonder if it mentions the last minute repair of the rear wishbones. Don't think any of the cars would have finished the 24 hrs if they hadn't strengthened the wishbones before the race as the cars were bending lower wishbones on the kerbs Got a call last minute, flew out on my own with everything in hand baggage the night before, was quite stressful trip with a couple of funny moments too but it all turned out good in the end 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njpcarrera32 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, World Citizen said: Wowza Giovanni, that's a very special book, Have you seen the new about the Rocket? Wonder if it mentions the last minute repair of the rear wishbones. Don't think any of the cars would have finished the 24 hrs if they hadn't strengthened the wishbones before the race as the cars were bending lower wishbones on the kerbs Got a call last minute, flew out on my own with everything in hand baggage the night before, was quite stressful trip with a couple of funny moments too but it all turned out good in the end Am, please tell us more Stephen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnersp Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Some light reading to usher in 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Nice selection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnersp Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 The books are excellent, but I definitely recommend a subscription to Automobilsport, the translation from German can occasionally be a bit clunky, but the articles are absolutely phenomenal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Reading this at the minute - pretty good. I am fascinated by this stuff: Nazi hunters, Mossad etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Can recommend these threes to anyone interested in recorded music: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, Chris_911 said: Can recommend these threes to anyone interested in recorded music: Aye, a vintage year for all things Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njpcarrera32 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Not reading, but I have enjoyed this again. Maybe we should have an IB trip to Le Mans sometime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 53 minutes ago, njpcarrera32 said: Not reading, but I have enjoyed this again. Maybe we should have an IB trip to Le Mans sometime? I’m hoping to go in June, but as any sane person knows, hope isn’t a good basis for a plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 2084, by John Lennox. Great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBishop Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 19/07/2020 at 11:39, Chris_911 said: This is shaping up to be a thought-provoking read. Well recommended Cris, finally bought this on Kindle (price drop!), only about half way through it. Don't know wether to be depressed or amazed. The pictures he paints of the possible future is not encouraging but the arguments he raises particularly about semi autonomous cars and the de-skilling effects of so called 'driver aids' are compelling. Not always an easy read but I can well recommend the effort. It should be compulsory reading for politicians everywhere, car designers and particularly the daft buggers creating screen based impenetrable screen based controls!. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 19/01/2021 at 11:31, johndglynn said: Reading this at the minute - pretty good. I am fascinated by this stuff: Nazi hunters, Mossad etc. I’m currently reading this as per JG’s recommendation.... very interesting and disturbing in equal measures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMonkey Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 26/05/2020 at 17:13, Lesworth said: This is well worth a read. Hilarious. I read that last year, it was extremely entertaining I'm reading a biography of Captain Scott written by Ranulph Fiennes currently. Fiennes' personal experience really elevates the book given the insight and personal emotional experience he can share from his own adventures, something that would be missing by a biographer just relaying the facts. It's hard not to be aware of the tragedy that awaits them as the reader though which brings an odd sense of the macabre from the very beginning. It's well worth a read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I'll just leave this here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnersp Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 20 hours ago, Chris_911 said: I'll just leave this here... Awesome, just ordered it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Roger's Profanisaurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnersp Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 23/07/2021 at 23:31, Chris_911 said: I'll just leave this here... My copy arrived on Monday, it’s really great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Couldn't resist this one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) oooft, do love a T70 😎 was great seeing them up close racing around Brands last year. Edited March 22, 2022 by MarkJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) Just had this arrive. I'm a fan of Jamie's work, so interesting to dissect how he has lit these... Edited April 5, 2023 by Chris_911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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