The 1953 Le Mans winning Jaguar C-Type

From 1947-1957 Duncan was one of Britain's celebrated racing drivers. He drove Formula One and Two Grand Prix cars from Lago-Talbot, Maserati, HWM and Gordini, plus works team sports cars for both Jaguar and Ferrari. He won two legendary endurance races -- the 1953 Le Mans 24 Hours and the 1954 Reims 12 Hours.

[@PHRCpvh]

The most impressive part is that Hamilton won this race while high on brandy, this dude is unbeliveble!

[@kg6qzx]

Excellent story and interview!! Historical race for sure!! There have been so many great looking British Sports Cars in this era, the Jaguar C-Type, Long Nose D-Type and the Aston Martin DB3S are among my personal favorites!

[@67lamb]

If you are at all interested in this subject matter, I can't recommend highly enough Duncan's 'biography' Touch Wood which has just been republished in paperback - absolutely brilliant!

[@keithlevlevett3702]

I brought a copy on line a fantastic read it's the only book that l couldn't put down the man had a very interesting life!!!

[@paulreilly3904]

I'm reading it at the bottom of the garden with a glass of wine after work as I type. It's absolutely brilliant and I wish I had been there and part of the crowd. What great days and what great people.

[@GuyTrainio]

hero... simply a hero

[@GuyTrainio]

RIP son
Your legacy lives on

[@vince065us]

The back story's great stuff!

[@gravmelly]

And he also won while being drunk

[@hansdevries8348]

interesting stuff ; i've got ( afriend if mine ) a drawing by Nicholas Watts ; with the singnature on it of tony Rolt and Duncan Hamilton in the victorious Jaguar XK 120 C @ the corner of White House @ DUSK