Archie's Birthday

[RGSchmitt]

Hi all -

Although I don't have any definite sources*, I believe today would be the 110th birthday of Archibald Frazer Nash. Except for his work, the Bristol would be a far different car.

Surprisingly, he does not have an entry on Wikipedia!

Bob

* relying on various colonial publications and conversations.

[RGSchmitt]

Make that 120th!

[Ashley James]

I'll think of him at Shelsley Walsh on Sunday. Its the World's
oldest motoring venue and a hill climb first used in 1907. There
will be lots of Frazer Nash's and GNs there.
Ash

[Andy Bernard]

Hi Bob

If Archie's not in Wiki, why not create an entry for him? That's how Wiki
works! He deserves it.

Andy Bernard

[shirlaw n]

I believe Archie Fraser Nash has a daughter who lives on the North norfolk coast.

[RGSchmitt]

I started a bio for Wikipedia, but not sure how to move it to the
live/real section. It's very brief, as I'm just hoping that getting
a starter out there will encourage others to fill out the
entry. After all, a bio of such an important UK motoring
personality should not be coming from "the colonies"!

[Ashley James]

Well done Bob, anything is a start and will probably flush one of
these knowledgeable pedants out of the woodwork. These people are a
gift from heaven because they preserve the minutae that the rest of
us cannot be arsed with.
Ash