Description
About the Author
Jim was born in Shepherd's Bush in January 1943. After leaving school in 1958, he took up a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship with London Transport. Around this time he bought a vintage Austin car, and became a member of the Vintage Austin Register. He very soon became involved in the running of the Register, from initially helping with the first Newsletter, to becoming the Hon. Sec, and then Chairman. Although retiring from this role after 16 years, two years later he took on the job of producing the Register's glossy quarterly magazine as its Editor. Jim also had a fascination with the steam locomotives of the London Underground system, so when they were being withdrawn for scrap, Jim managed to purchase one that had been built at Neasden in 1898. That locomotive, `Metropolitan No.1' is now frequently seen operating on preserved lines throughout the UK, and also back on London Underground metals. Jim retired in 2008 after attaining the position of Safety, Quality and Environment Manager for the Central Line. Since then he has turned his attentions to compiling and writing the "Austin Anthologies."
Reviews
Amusing and fascinating insiders' tales from the early days of Austin. Classic Cars --- Enjoy. Big End/All Torque ---The book makes a welcome addition to the history of Austin and Pre War motoring and cars. Dorset Austin 7 Club Magazine --- THIS tells a further series of stories about Austins with charm, humour and period photos ... This is fun, and good for younger enthusiasts. Auto Express --- an amusing and entertaining book of trivia that will be new info to many. Classic Car Weekly --- A fun, amusing and nostalgic collection of stories, illustrated with original period photographs, this should delight all Austin enthusiasts. Classic Driver. James Stringer, Vice President of the Vintage Austin Register, has once again excelled in this new Austin Anthology book. His encyclopaedic knowledge of the Austin marque knows no bounds and coupled with what must have been very extensive research has resulted in a twenty two more articles on all things Austin. A fascinating insight ... Jim's style holds the reader and with the many illustrations makes it a book you don't want to put down. It's well worth a buy. - Austin Seven Clubs Association. Austin historian and author James Stringer's new book is even more impressive and more revealing than his first. This superbly illustrated, thoroughly researched 112-page expose of some 22 previously little-known stories is a must for true Austin devotees and vintage/classic car enthusiasts, or all persuasions and interests. This is a thoroughly enjoyable read. - County Counsel. --- Something for everyone. - The Vintage Austin Magazine. It should inform and amuse any Austin enthusiast. - New Zealand Classic Car. --- will certainly find favour among marque enthusiasts. - Classic & Sports Car
Book Information
ISBN 9781787114265
Author James 'Jim' Stringer
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Veloce
Publisher David & Charles