Sporting Jowetts (PB) - Description
An engaging collection of thrilling reminiscences by Jowett drivers
involved in sporting adventures.
In this compelling book looking at the sporting history of the Jowett
company, Noel Stokoe has compiled an absorbing selection of thoroughly
entertaining personal accounts by Jowett drivers in competition from 1906-1954,
including the mammoth treks across Africa to the Le Mans class wins of the 1950s
Jupiters and the rally successes of Javelins.
The beauty of this period was that
in the early years after the war private individuals could enter prestigious
events and stand a chance of doing reasonably well. Big business and corporate
backers had not moved into the sport at that time, although sadly this situation
did not last for long.
By the late 1950s the private entrant no longer stood any
realistic chance against the 'big boys' and their corporate backers.
However,
the reminiscences of these local enthusiasts deciding to 'have a go' in pre-war
trials and record attempts provides an engaging record of a time now past.
