After a varied career in the automotive industry Graham Robson has
gained a worldwide reputation as a motoring historian, and has more
than 160 books to his credit.
Born in 1936, and educated at Ermysteds Grammar School in
Yorkshire, Graham then went on to study Engineering at Oxford
University. He joined Jaguar Cars as a graduate trainee, becoming
involved in design work on the Mk II, E-Type and Mark X. Beginning
as a hobby, he became a rally co-driver, eventually joining the
Sunbeam 'works' team in 1961, and took part in rallies up to
International level (once with Roger Clark), but stopped rallying
by 1968.
During this time he joined Standard-Triumph in Coventry, in 1961,
as a Development Engineer, mainly on sports car projects. He then
ran the re-opened 'works' motorsport department from 1962 to 1965,
this being the period of the birth of Spitfire Le Mans cars, TR4,
Vitesse, Spitfire and 2000 rally car developments.
Graham Robson’s writing began with rally reports for magazines
which evolved into a job with Autocar from 1965-1969. He was
recruited back to industry at Rootes to run the Product Proving
department, then after a brief period in 1972 as technical director
of a safety belt company, became an independent motoring writer.
Graham has lived 'by the pen' and 'by the voice', not only writing
but commentating, presenting and organising events of all types.
"... must be regarded as the definitive book on the subject." -
Motor Cycle Club
"All the vital information is here, in one reference work, relayed
with undeniable passion for the subject." - Classic Cars "Not only
is the book well written, it must also be considered to be the
definitive work on the subject." - Mini Cooper Register
"Robson's World Cup Rally narrative zips along at a brisk tempo
through the many twists and turns of an epic that began as a simple
brilliant idea over a couple of drinks and took on a life of its
own as so much talent, energy and money was thrown behind it." - -
pattayamail.com
"As usual, Robson spins a great yarn, and this well illustrated
book is a delightful read - a must-buy for all dedicated rallying
enthusiasts." - New Zealand Classic Car
"Rallying historian-in-chief Graham Robson tells the tale of the
16,000-mile 1970 World Cup Rally to Mexico over nine action-packed
chapters. Robson's finest hour, worthy of the Jules Rimet Trophy."
- Classic & Sports Car
"This book is a truly engrossing read for any rally enthusiast, but
perhaps more importantly, it is also a testament to an amazing and
utterly heroic achievement - the actual event itself." - Old Stager
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