Teaching a New Dog Old Tricks!
#1
Posted 02 September 2002 - 11:06
Joined today after coming across atlas site on a search engine. Looks like an excellent forum with many knowledgeable experts/enthusiasts. Hopefully I can learn something even if I never start a thread!
As I wasn't even born when any of these cars were racing I feel a little out of my depth on this forum. However, if anyone can give me a few pointers or suggest particularly good reading material for the late 1950's cars (Lister/Masserati/Connaught) I might be able to catch up a little. Any comments or opinions would be great!
Thanks in advance!
Matt.
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#2
Posted 02 September 2002 - 11:43
Try here to get started:
http://www.ddavid.co...rmula1/conn.htm
http://8w.forix.com/what.html
Vanwall
#3
Posted 02 September 2002 - 11:45
Now I'm off before the big boys come and squash me!
#4
Posted 02 September 2002 - 12:53
Another book to consider would be David Hodges' A-Z of Formula Racing Cars, if you don't already have it. Available in paperback and very reasonably priced.
'Ere KJJ, when's anybody ever squashed you? Just you tell me and I'll go beat 'em up for you!!
#5
Posted 02 September 2002 - 14:31
Matt.
#6
Posted 15 September 2002 - 22:19
Originally posted by Matthew Norton
Joined today after coming across atlas site on a search engine. Looks like an excellent forum with many knowledgeable experts/enthusiasts. Hopefully I can learn something even if I never start a thread!
As I wasn't even born when any of these cars were racing I feel a little out of my depth on this forum. However, if anyone can give me a few pointers or suggest particularly good reading material for the late 1950's cars (Lister/Masserati/Connaught) I might be able to catch up a little. Any comments or opinions would be great!
Thanks in advance!
Matt.
Mmm...recognise the quote in the sig, if not the "name" of the poster. I think I shall address you as Craig instead.
I suggest you borrow some more books from your father-in-law. "Archie and the Listers" was an excellent start. I think "Alf Francis, Racing Mechanic" should be next on your reading list.
#7
Posted 15 September 2002 - 23:00
#8
Posted 16 September 2002 - 07:57
You know my father in law!? Small world!! I still have his Archie book actually but will have a look through his collection when I visit next.
Funny you should recognise my quote in the sig. Can't remember where I've used it before, unless you've seen some emails to Joanne's parents!
Still thanks for the reply, better go as its getting a little OT. See you around I guess? Maybe at the next family party!!
Matt.
#9
Posted 16 September 2002 - 08:01
Can't find the thread on how a Kangaroo takes a slash!?;)
Should I use the search function?
Matt.