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Gerry Marshall was a legendary figure in British motorsport from the mid-1960s until his death in 2005. A larger-than-life character in every way, 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. This lavishly illustrated tribute will be treasured by all of Gerry's fans.
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Jeremy Walton, a well-respected freelance motoring writer, wrote the classic Gerry Marshall book Only Here for the Beer, his first book, in 1979 and has since written over 30 motoring books. Gregor Marshall, Gerry's son, has a comprehensive archive of photographs and memorobilia from his father's racing career.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My first memories of Gerry Marshall are from when my Dad took me to Oulton Park and Croft in the early seventies, when he was competing in Special Saloons in the Old Nail Firenza against people like Tony Sugden, Doug Niven and later Nick Whiting in Escorts, and Colin Hawker's Capri, amongst others. I followed him into Group 1 in Firenzas, Escorts (including 2nd overall on the Avon Tour of Britain), and Dolomites (where I didn't realise he was also team manager).
This book fills in very comprehensively Gerry's earlier career in Minis (where he once proudly beat Roger Williamson's Anglia before Roger moved up to F3 then F1- see "The Lost Generation") and also in TVRs and Elans.
The book accompanies Gerry into Historic racing, and continues through the 80s and 90s right up to his death in 2004, with a great variety of period photos, personal accounts of his sometimes complicated private life, his friendships with people like Tony Lanfranchi, Barrie Williams and Roger Clark, a complete race results listing compiled by his son Gregor, and even extracts from his funny and informative magazine columns in Motor and Triple C.
An excellent account of the busy life of a formidable racer, a well written and very enjoyable mix of narrative, photos, personal comments, and facts & figures.
This book fills in very comprehensively Gerry's earlier career in Minis (where he once proudly beat Roger Williamson's Anglia before Roger moved up to F3 then F1- see "The Lost Generation") and also in TVRs and Elans.
The book accompanies Gerry into Historic racing, and continues through the 80s and 90s right up to his death in 2004, with a great variety of period photos, personal accounts of his sometimes complicated private life, his friendships with people like Tony Lanfranchi, Barrie Williams and Roger Clark, a complete race results listing compiled by his son Gregor, and even extracts from his funny and informative magazine columns in Motor and Triple C.
An excellent account of the busy life of a formidable racer, a well written and very enjoyable mix of narrative, photos, personal comments, and facts & figures.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Five stars but I will admit I have not read it. Saw it in a high street bookshop, flicked through it for a while, reading the odd bit and taking in the pictures - and then bought it from Amazon. What does Gerry Marshall mean to you - an FB Viva, FC, Old Nail, Big Bertha, Baby Bertha, that shot of Gerry & Roger Clarke in RS 2000's in the Avon Tour of GB, Only Here for the Beer, Astons, Other ? Based on the pictures I knew I wanted this book. Possibly more pictures of Big Bertha in any one book I have read/looked through. Look out for the Vauxhall & Castrol GTX advert, featuring Big Bertha, Gerry Marshall, a can of GTX and several topless young women - reminds me of reading Custom Car Magazine as a teenager. I never met or saw Gerry Marshall in the flesh, but he was an accomplished racer, a big man with a big reputation. I remember reading about his death, that he pulled the Camaro over, shut it down and then passed away, a fitting end for a road warrior. Reading the first review (by the Camaro's owner) reminded me of the way I felt when I heard about his passing and the way it happened - RESPECT !
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a huge fan of Gerry Marshall I had been eagerly looking forward to this book, and it certainly did not disappoint. It spans the entire life and career of the legendary driver in great detail, with extensive photographs and well written and thoroughly researched text. There is also a comprehensive table of Gerry's race results, not to mention many humorous anecdotes and a few samples of Gerry's magazine columns. This is an essential purchase for fans of Gerry Marshall. Simply brilliant!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great book
This is a great book for those who remember when racing drivers raced! I remember Gerry from a little girl, im near to retirement age now. He drove my dads Elan and FF. Read more
Published 5 months ago by denise raysbrook
Brilliance is in this book...
Any motor racing fan will find this book a real treasure. Gerry Marshall was without a question our finest saloon driver ever and is missed by so many people. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. V. Bourn
Excellent
I spent many days at British racing circuits over the course of 20 years from the late 1970's and we always knew that if Gerry was down to drive we were in for a treat. Read more
Published 16 months ago by distantecho
Life story of a great racer
A well written story of the life and times of one Britains best natural drivers and showmen. I saw him race many times whilst marshalling and he always gave of his best whether it... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Trevor Westgreen
The UK's Best race driver has the best, glowing biography
This highly entertaining book has all the information on the best race driver the UK has produced. The listings of Gerry's race results at the back will amaze you, 625 wins, and... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Viva Man
A Must for Gerry Marshall Fans
For those of us who knew and admired race car driver Gerry Marshall, this book is an absolute must. For those who might not have known Gerry, but love auto racing great characters,... Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by E. Dean Butler
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