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Colin Johnston

@cjgrandprix.bsky.social

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Motorsport history buff, and keyboard rattler at http://racingdaydreams.com Lapsed musician and former business owner. All views, such as they are, entirely my own.

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Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Dec 10

A glass of 🍷 and thinking back on the year. Writing these for @mercedesamgf1team.bsky.social was a pleasure and an honour.

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Targa Florio: 100th Anniversary of Historic Mercedes Victory - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

On the 100th anniversary of Mercedes' first Targa Florio win as a works team, we take a deep dive into the story of the incredible race from 1924.

www.mercedesamgf1.com

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Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Aug 8

I might've found my next job. As a middle-aged motorsport fan, I'm a qualified gatekeeper... I've been told! 😄

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Aug 7

And the book is on its way!

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Aug 1

It is, very good.
Give John at Classic Motoring Books a shout.

classicmotoringbooks.co.uk/product/arch...

Archie and the Listers - Robert Edwards

A much admired book, book of year by 'Classic and Sportscar' and described by Autocar as 'most enjoyable book on motor racing I have read for a long time'

classicmotoringbooks.co.uk

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Aug 1

No apology required! 😀

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Aug 1

Yes, my copy of Chula's is behind, in my photo. I consider the two to be the first and last word on Dick.

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Aug 1

Brilliant 👏

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Aug 1

I was fortunate today to pick up a second copy of Richard Williams' fantastic Richard Seaman bio.
I recommend that you read anything & everything by Richard, and this is a fine place to start. So, if you'd like this book, just comment, and I'll draw a name and send it on.
Thanks

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Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Aug 1

A response to my timeline being full of motoring creators advertising finance commission reclaim companies.

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Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 31

100% I've always admired the cars at events, and fancied trying one, but to visit Malvern and feel the atmosphere and passion is something else.

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 31

I'm a little in love with Morgan after my visit and tour.

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 31

Or a Fred Flintstone-esque performance boost by the driver?

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 31

There are people on my TV talking about F1 drivers outperforming their car.

two men are sitting next to each other and one of them says totally illogical

ALT: two men are sitting next to each other and one of them says totally illogical

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Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 30

Just grabbed a magazine from a file to check something. This advert took me back to @shelsleywalsh.bsky.social Classic Nostalgia.

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Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 29

What's the Ferris Bueller quote about life moving fast?! 🤯

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 28

On this day in 1935, probably the greatest giant-killing drive in Grand Prix history.
Nuvolari faced-down the might of Unterturkheim and Chemnitz, and deafeated the lot of them... on the Nürburgring.

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1935 German Gran Prix Nuvolari's Upset Victory

YouTube video by King Rose Archives

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Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 26

Another pointless F1 sprint race. 14 laps of nothing.

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 25

Some quick motorsport history for Friday evening.

#BelgianGP
#F1

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 25

Maybe because it's sprint quali, but I'm not feeling these F1 sessions.

an older man wearing glasses and a maroon sweater is smiling

ALT: an older man wearing glasses and a maroon sweater is smiling

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Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 19

A super, busy day at @shelsleywalsh.bsky.social – what a beautiful place to go motor racing!
Thanks to all who stopped for a chat today, and those I missed, I'll catch you tomorrow morning.

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 19

Travels with @omologato.bsky.social

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 18

When your @morganmotorcompany.bsky.social factory tour coincides with an owners' club visit 🙌

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Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 18

From the sublime to the divine. A dash across to Prescott and to The Bugatti Trust – to wonder at the works of Carlo, Ettore and Rembrant.
Much more to come about this Big Day.

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 18

Good morning, from a perfect summer day in Malvern, where the faithful are gathering at @morganmotorcompany.bsky.social

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Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 17

Just saw two Stanley steamers drive through Chipping Norton. Too cool!

Colin Johnston @cjgrandprix.bsky.social · Jul 16

Travels with @omologato.bsky.social

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