All Arms and Elbows

by Innes Ireland, Jack Brabham (Foreword)

This third edition of "All Arms and Elbows" some may think is an attempt to ring out a nearly dry rag, we believe this is not the case. This edition has been produced in a totally new layout, and includes information and photographs never before published. Jean Ireland, who's co-operation in this project, and who owns the 'rights' to Innes's books has been most helpful in putting this document together, would like to share images and information with those who may be interested. Being the archityple Scotsman, Innes found his way into motorsport by sheer guts and determination. His interest came at a time when two of Britains famous racing drivers died, one on the track at Nurburgring, Germany (Peter Collins) and the other ((Mike Hawthorn), World Champion) on the Guildford bypass, Surrey, England. The size of the book is 23cm x 27cm x 2cm and is hard cased bound with a beautifully printed cover. 200+ pages including color photographs. The book weighs 1.4 kilogrammes. .

Genres: Racing

160 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1994

Reviews

[Jacques Dresang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Innes, unfiltered and as always, an absolute delight. His opinions on his fellow racers and the changes in the sport in the 1960s were very insightful, as were his take on the goings on at Lotus and BRP. The only struggle was the sequence of the chapters, which I found a bit darty. However, it is a must read for any F1 or racing history fan.

[Ady Stimpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recently updated but nontheless, a wonderful candid hilarious account of the days when sex was considered safe and racing for Team Lotus was a matter of life and death. Brilliantly written by the original hell raiser in the racing paddocks of the world - the late Innes Ireland. Absolutely loved it. So good in fact that I read it twice.

[David Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read. Enjoyed the history but more so his antics of the track.
Howerver the spelling and mistakes in the print were awful.

[Cameron · Rating 3 out of 5]

A must-read for any racing fan, and for non-fans it will do a good job of illustrating the racing world. of the early 1960s. Innes's stories and shenanigans are great fun, and his take on the "racing of today" of that time is surprising, eye-opening, and thought-provoking.