In a message dated 7/4/01 9:06:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
tpdwinch@yahoo.com writes:
> > Back in the dark ages when I was 13-14 years old (1964) I
> > remember coming
> > across a small hardbound book in the St. Louis public
> > library written by a
> > British sports car buff on finding, driving and caring
> > for a 1950's era MG
> > or Triumph. The book was illustrated with pen and ink
> > line drawings.
> >
> > Does anyone recall the author or title of this book I'd
> > like to get a copy
> > for my son or at least try and get one through
> > inter-library loan.
>
sounds like "The Red Car" copyright 1954 by Donald Stanford - teenager
rescues, rebuilds wrecked MG, enters in race
Its recently been republished - i got a copy this year - i think from
amazon.com
Cheers
Jack Mc
|