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Edited by Doug Nye, 14 May 2012 - 10:12.
Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:57
Edited by Doug Nye, 14 May 2012 - 10:12.
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Posted 14 May 2012 - 09:57
With much regret I have just heard that Les Leston - purveyor of motor sporting accessories, racing driver with Cooper, Connaught, BRM etc, Lotus Elite GT star in his famous 'DAD10', jazz drummer - has passed away. Sincere condolences to his son Nick, other family and friends...
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Edited by Kingsleyrob, 14 May 2012 - 10:00.
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I bought my first crash helmet a Bell Star from his tiny speedshop in Finchley Road in 1971 for £29 19s 6d
Edited by Sharman, 14 May 2012 - 16:03.
Posted 14 May 2012 - 16:01
My first proper car was a Mini 850, spot lights, red with black painted roof, hubcaps removed, but the crowning glory (and I even remember a girl passenger being impressed) - a Les Leston woodrim steering wheel. May your checkered tape be always remembered
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And in '69 or so, four of us bought matching green mechanic's overalls to match our driver's car...I bought my first crash helmet a Bell Star from his tiny speedshop in Finchley Road in 1971 for £29 19s 6d
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Posted 14 May 2012 - 20:10
Was Les Leston a pseudonym or did he legally change his name?I never knew his real name was Alfred Lazarus Fingleston.
Posted 14 May 2012 - 20:42
Was Les Leston a pseudonym or did he legally change his name?
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Edited by Richard Jenkins, 14 May 2012 - 21:52.
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Only 20-odd years ago I was waiting for our start time at a VSCC Rally, wearing my knackered string-back gloves (make unknown) when I was asked by fellow-competitor Peter Riley "Are your gloves fast enough for this event? Mine are genuine Les Leston gloves!"As a youngster I was thrilled to be give a pair of Les Leston driving gloves by my brother in law - the tan ones with a string back, just like Jim Clark used - fantasy time, wow
Edited by Allan Lupton, 15 May 2012 - 12:52.
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Posted 16 May 2012 - 03:35
Only 20-odd years ago I was waiting for our start time at a VSCC Rally, wearing my knackered string-back gloves (make unknown) when I was asked by fellow-competitor Peter Riley "Are your gloves fast enough for this event? Mine are genuine Les Leston gloves!"
Posted 16 May 2012 - 16:29