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Chambers, Marcus
Date of Birth:   08/08/1910
Career Description

Marcus Chambers competed successfully in Trials, Hill Climbs, International Sports Car Races and Rallies from 1931 - 1960.

This included:

1936:

  • Bentley Drivers Handicap, Brooklands: 3rd overall.

1938:

  • RAC Tourist Trophy, Donnington: 2nd in class driving an HRG.
  • Le Mans 24hr: 10th overall, 1st in 1.5 litre class.

Mr Chambers was Chairman, Motor Sport Committee, of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Motor Traders 1964-70. He was also the British Representative on the Sporting Sub Committee, at the Bureau Permanent des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, 1966-70.

Author of two books, "Seven Year Twitch", 1962 and "Works Wonders", 1995. He has also written extensively on motor sport and travel for specialist magazines.

He is a member of the Vintage Sports Car Club and the BRDC.

 
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