My Dad Wished He Had One Of Those
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Description:
When you were a kid your Dad might have seemed like a man of simple pleasures. But like the rest of us, your Dad had dreams. Yes, he loved your Mum, but if Diana Dors came knocking with a trampoline and two drums of baby oil he'd have been out of his armchair in a flash. And don't think he was content with that Cortina or Cavalier either, because Dad was quietly dreaming of Fe...
When you were a kid your Dad might have seemed like a man of simple pleasures. But like the rest of us, your Dad had dreams. Yes, he loved your Mum, but if Diana Dors came knocking with a trampoline and two drums of baby oil he'd have been out of his armchair in a flash. And don't think he was content with that Cortina or Cavalier either, because Dad was quietly dreaming of Fe...
Description:
When you were a kid your Dad might have seemed like a man of simple pleasures. But like the rest of us, your Dad had dreams. Yes, he loved your Mum, but if Diana Dors came knocking with a trampoline and two drums of baby oil he'd have been out of his armchair in a flash. And don't think he was content with that Cortina or Cavalier either, because Dad was quietly dreaming of Ferraris, Astons and other shiny wedges that in truth he could never afford. This book celebrates those exotic fantasies that gave your Dad a faraway look in his eyes. If you're looking for more details on the Diana Dors thing you might have to find a more specialist publication. THIS IS JUST ABOUT CARS
Review:
'A splendid little book, full of humorous nostalgia for the cars your dad and in many cases you possibly also drove with such pride in the 60's, 70's and 80's. A great present for maybe Father's Day or Christmas.' -- AMAZON CUSTOMER REVIEW of MY DAD HAD ONE OF THOSE
Author Biography:
Richard Porter is script editor for Top Gear' and writes for EVO magazine. He is the author of CRAP CARS and the co-author, with Giles Chapman, of MY DAD HAD ONE OF THOSE.Giles Chapman is a motoring journalist and a leading authority on the history, industry and culture of the motor car. He is the co-author of MY DAD HAD ONE OF THOSE and author of, among others, THE WORST CARS EVER SOLD.
When you were a kid your Dad might have seemed like a man of simple pleasures. But like the rest of us, your Dad had dreams. Yes, he loved your Mum, but if Diana Dors came knocking with a trampoline and two drums of baby oil he'd have been out of his armchair in a flash. And don't think he was content with that Cortina or Cavalier either, because Dad was quietly dreaming of Ferraris, Astons and other shiny wedges that in truth he could never afford. This book celebrates those exotic fantasies that gave your Dad a faraway look in his eyes. If you're looking for more details on the Diana Dors thing you might have to find a more specialist publication. THIS IS JUST ABOUT CARS
Review:
'A splendid little book, full of humorous nostalgia for the cars your dad and in many cases you possibly also drove with such pride in the 60's, 70's and 80's. A great present for maybe Father's Day or Christmas.' -- AMAZON CUSTOMER REVIEW of MY DAD HAD ONE OF THOSE
Author Biography:
Richard Porter is script editor for Top Gear' and writes for EVO magazine. He is the author of CRAP CARS and the co-author, with Giles Chapman, of MY DAD HAD ONE OF THOSE.Giles Chapman is a motoring journalist and a leading authority on the history, industry and culture of the motor car. He is the co-author of MY DAD HAD ONE OF THOSE and author of, among others, THE WORST CARS EVER SOLD.
| Autor | Porter, Richard; Chapman, Giles |
|---|---|
| Ilmumisaeg | 2008 |
| Kirjastus | Hodder & Stoughton General Division |
| Köide | Kõvakaaneline |
| Bestseller | Ei |
| Lehekülgede arv | 196 |
| Pikkus | 193 |
| Laius | 193 |
| Keel | English |
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