The Ford Barn

mercman from oz · 07-12-2017, 01:47 AM

Jack murray is probably not well know outside Australia, but locally, he is a Hero. Back in 1954, Jack and his Co-Driver droved a 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor Sedan in the "around Australia" endurance trial and came First. His son has just written a book on his dad which is available on-line or at good book stores. The following excerpt gives some insight into the man:-

There’s so much more to the ‘Gelignite’ Jack Murray story than just cars, speed and explosions.
In Gelignite Jack Murray—as told by his son Phil Murray— this comprehensive, accurate and frank book reveals the man behind the wheel. As readers learn more about this Aussie larrikin legend, they begin to see a very multi talented individual in athleticism. Various sports with various successes—including cycling, VFL, schoolboy football, stock car racing, hill climbing races, car endurance events, Australian and NSW Grand Prix racing, international and Australian rally driving, wrestling, boxing, hunting ocean boat racing and waterskiing… to name most, but not all.
This captivating book is a great read for those interested in the history of Australian motorsport, who enjoy a good laugh, and have an interest in the way we were and the characters who shaped us as a nation.

07-12-2017, 01:47 AM	#1
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,418	Jack Murray & the "Grey Ghost" Jack murray is probably not well know outside Australia, but locally, he is a Hero. Back in 1954, Jack and his Co-Driver droved a 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor Sedan in the "around Australia" endurance trial and came First. His son has just written a book on his dad which is available on-line or at good book stores. The following excerpt gives some insight into the man:- There’s so much more to the ‘Gelignite’ Jack Murray story than just cars, speed and explosions. In Gelignite Jack Murray—as told by his son Phil Murray— this comprehensive, accurate and frank book reveals the man behind the wheel. As readers learn more about this Aussie larrikin legend, they begin to see a very multi talented individual in athleticism. Various sports with various successes—including cycling, VFL, schoolboy football, stock car racing, hill climbing races, car endurance events, Australian and NSW Grand Prix racing, international and Australian rally driving, wrestling, boxing, hunting ocean boat racing and waterskiing… to name most, but not all. This captivating book is a great read for those interested in the history of Australian motorsport, who enjoy a good laugh, and have an interest in the way we were and the characters who shaped us as a nation.