The Ecurie Ecosse Story Published in November of 2007 by Paul Skilleter Books, this 250+ page book includes mentions of Mike and his race
involvement with Ecurie Ecosse and the Jaguar D-Types.
This is a companion volume to the Norman Dewis volume and is produced to the same high-quality specification,
hard-bound and is also large format (225mm x 297mm approx).
There are 272 pages and over 500 illustrations - many of which have never been published before.
With sponsorship from Esso and covert backing from shipping magnate Major E. G. Thomson –
a shadowy figure in the Ecurie Ecosse story, but whose support was vital - the immaculately-prepared
Jaguar XK 120s were replaced in 1953 by Jaguar C-types. The team’s success then persuaded Jaguar to allow
Ecurie Ecosse to purchase the three ‘lightweight’ works C-types, which had won that year’s Le Mans.
Further good results led Murray to negotiate the purchase of D-type Jaguars. This, of course, led to those historic
victories at Le Mans - in 1956 when the works Jaguars failed, and in 1957 after Ecurie Ecosse had
taken over the works ‘longnose’ D-types on the withdrawal of the factory team.
Norman Dewis Biography Published in November of 2006, this massive 560+ page book includes extensive
coverage and images of the 1955 Le Mans race. Norman was a personal friend of Mike and drove D-Type No 8 in the race as a member of the official Jaguar Team.
It is a story both of personal achievement and of a heroic period in Jaguar’s history.
In a career spanning 33 years at Jaguar, Norman Dewis tested and developed a remarkable series of cars including:
And here's a 5 minute YouTube video of Norman talking about his career, including mention of Mike and Le Mans 1955.
(sorry about the noise at the end on YouTube, it isn't on the original uploaded video!)
Contributed Links
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other contributions - also to other sites with genuine and relevant Mike Hawthorn content.
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The Atlas F1 Bulletin Board A nice friendly board with a Nostalgia Forum (linked directly above) that often carries interesting threads and information related to Mike Hawthorn
The web site of Michael and Graham Turner, well known Father and Son artists who have produced many famous paintings
with Mike Hawthorn as the subject in one way or another. You can see many of these in our Artworks section and prints are available from the above web site.
Paul is a West Country artist with a big interest in Mike and his life. He has produced a number of
works with Mike as the subject and will accept commissions. He can also supply prints of many items including some of Mike.
Paul Skilleter Books Well known author Paul Skilleter's web site - many motoring related titles with heavy Jaguar emphasis. Paul has contributed much to this site.
Hawthorns - The Racing Legend The company that took over the old Tourist Trophy Garage in 1994 and maintained the link to Mike, plus they also 'adopted' and renovated his Grave.
They have a selection of nice framed images of Mike in their Farnham showrooms, now near the station.
A traditional family business with famous origins, offering a uniquely personal touch to the experience of performance car motoring (site requires Flash Player).
Doug Nye's GP Library Well respected author and Mike expert Doug Nye has helped with contributions from his GP Library of photos plus material
from the Geoff Goddard collection - the link above will search eBay for Doug's postings of these fabulous photos - keep checking!
Paul Roach Jaguar Specialists Contributor and Hawthorn fan Paul Roach's web site: a small company offering a personal service to enthusiasts who want to maintain or restore all classic Jaguar models
Simon Lewis Transport Books SPECIALISTS in car, bike, truck bus and train books & collectibles including photographs for 21 years
Jaguar Model Club Gary Oxley's Jaguar Model Club - the place to go for exquisite and accurate models of Jaguar cars.
And COMING SOON, a very Limited Edition 1/24 scale model of Mike Hawthorn's Jaguar Mk 1 VDU 881.
Only 25 to be made!
Debra Wenlock Debra specialises in paintings and prints of motoring and transport subjects, many of her pictures and illustrations depicting
motorsport themes, vintage and classic cars, tractors, trains and railways. She loves the past (and drives a Fiat Topolino!)
The XKD 505 / 774 RW Web Site The web site to visit for a thrilling DVD of the recreated 1955 Le Mans Jaguar D-type winner, chassis XKD 505, in action. The DVD runs for an hour
and covers Win Percy's drive in it at Goodwood in 2002 - all 14 laps shown with a running commentary from Win!
Titled 'Sideways in a D-type!' it is mostly viewed from the cockpit on-board camera but official TV coverage is also included with permission from Lord March,
plus interviews with Win and Norman Dewis.
An absolute must if you ever want to drive at the Goodwood Race Circuit or to just enjoy the fabulous sounds of a racing D-type! All proceeds to Win to help him following his disastrous later accident.
Don't forget to register your interest in the forthcoming BOOK Mike Hawthorn - Golden Boy Coming this Autumn!
