Graham Robson
author
Alec Arthur Graham Robson (1936–2021) was a British motoring writer and historian. Born in Skipton, Yorkshire, he studied engineering at Lincoln College, Oxford, and in 1957 joined Jaguar in Coventry as a graduate trainee. He later worked as a development engineer at Standard-Triumph (1961), where he also ran the company's motorsport programme from 1962 to 1965. In 1965 he joined Autocar's Midlands office, and in 1969 he became chief engineer at Rootes Group/Chrysler UK. He also worked as a rally co-driver from the mid-1950s. In 1972 he became a full-time independent writer and journalist. Obituaries credit him with more than 169 books, which makes him one of the most prolific motoring authors, covering classic cars, marque histories and rallying. Many of his books are on MG, Triumph and Ford subjects. He was President of the TR Register and an honorary member of the MG Car Club. He received the National Car Club Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. He died on 6 August 2021.[1,2]
- MG history
- British sports cars
- Triumph
- Rallying
- Motor industry history
Works by Graham Robson
- 1977 The MGA, MGB and MGC The book in question
- Triumph Cars – the Complete Story Cited in the MG Car Club obituary
- The Works Escorts Cited in the MG Car Club obituary
- Cosworth – the Search for Power Cited in the MG Car Club obituary
Awards
- 2018 National Car Club Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2004 Montagu Trophy