Only Here for the Beer: Gerry Marshall
Author:   Jeremy Walton
Publisher:   Haynes Publishing Group
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9781844253074


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   21 September 2005
Format:   Paperback
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Re-issued in tribute to the late Gerry Marshall, one of the greatest personalities ever to grace the British club motorsport scene, this wonderfully entertaining book, first published in 1978, captures perfectly the character of one of life's great entertainers. Gerry's outrageous behaviour, humour, outspokenness and legendary capacity for alcohol combined to ensure that no social event with his presence will ever be forgotten, while his amazing car control, tenacity and natural showmanship provided wonderful entertainment for thousands of racegoers over a 40-year career in which he won more than 600 races. A celebration of the life of one of motor racing's all too rare characters.

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Author:   Jeremy Walton
Publisher:   Haynes Publishing Group
Imprint:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.413kg
ISBN:  

9781844253074


ISBN 10:   1844253074
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   21 September 2005
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

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A new introduction and tribute by author Jeremy Walton. Gerry's rural upbringing and the story of how he came by his first car, a Ford Popular. The first forays into motorsport, sprinting various cars, before Gerry's first race in a Mini at Brands Hatch in 1964. The ten-year relationship with Bill Blydenstein and DTV (Dealer Team Vauxhall) racing Vivas, Magnums, Firenzas and the legendary V8s, including 'Big Bertha' and 'Baby Bertha'. The races, the incidents, the wheeling and dealing and the parties. The full story of Gerry's racing career on- and off-track up until 1978.

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Jeremy Walton is a freelance automotive writer, contributing to many leading motoring magazines in the UK, US and France. He has driven competitively in touring car racing, winning a class championship, and has written more than 30 motoring books. He lives near Southampton.

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