Norman Dewis - A Jaguar Legend Comes to Oxford
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Date23rd February 2010
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PlaceChemistry Research Laboratory (CRL), South Parks Rd, Oxford, OX1 3TA
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Norman Dewis
At this very well-attended meeting, Norman gave us a fascinating insight into the car industry, and his role in it, from the 1940s though to the racing highlights of the 1950s.
Norman's personal stories and accounts are also be found in his book (written in conjunction with Paul Skilleter). See his web site for more details, price and availability.
Norman Dewis
Norman Dewis racing
He rode with Stirling Moss in a C-type in the 1952 Mille Miglia, drove a 190 mph works D-type in the highly dramatic 1955 Le Mans, raced in the Goodwood 9 Hours, and set an amazing 173 mph production car record at Jabbeke in Belgium with an XK 120 in 1949.
Norman Dewis with 77 RW
Completing over a million test miles at 100+ mph, Norman also played a crucial role developing the revolutionary Dunlop disc brake.
