Butterfield Press are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Neville Hay, highly respected motorsport commentator, historian and businessman. Neville made his first steps in the motor industry by becoming an apprentice at Peter Collins’s business in the early 1950s and built a successful career out of his passion for motor racing. We had the privilege of working with Neville on Wharton and will never forget his tall tales, his generosity and his warmheartedness.
New Book Wharton Launched at Shelsley Walsh
Invited guests, club members and relatives of Ken Wharton gathered at Shelsley Walsh on the night of November 30 to launch Butterfield’s sixth publication. Author Neville Hay was interviewed by Cornelis van den Berg, tears were shed, memories recollected.
Rare Period Colour Picture of Tony Crook
Unassuming as was his nature; with David Murray’s R1A.
Wharton, the Final Cut
Wow
New Images Discovered of 'Fast Lady' Dorothy Levitt
More to follow…
Michael Barton's Fast Lady Shortlisted for the 2023 Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year Award
The Royal Automobile Club’s Motoring Book of the Year Awards celebrates the best in automotive publishing. We’re delighted to say that our very own Fast Lady - The Extraordinary Adventures of Miss Dorothy Levitt has been shortlisted for the ‘Books About Motor Cars & Motoring Costing No More Than £50’ category. The three other contenders are Max Hoffman Million Dollar Middleman by Myles Kornblatt (published by Veloce Publishing), NSU Ro80 The Complete Story by Martin Buckley (Crowood Press) and The Last Overland by Alex Bescoby (Michael O’Mara Books).
The awards ceremony will take place on November 1 at the RAC’s Pall Mall clubhouse. We are really looking forward to it.
Review of Fast Lady in September/October Issue of Antique Automobile
Review of Fast Lady in May Issue of Bild
Michael Barton's Fast Lady Comes 3rd in the Prestigious Guild of Motoring Writers' Suzuki Award for the Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy
Two books, two awards; a wonderful way to cap off a good year for Butterfield Press. Congratulations to the other winners, especially Jon Pressnell (1st prize Suzuki Award) and Ian Wagstaff (2nd). Special mention to Martin Brundle (what memories…), who was made an honorary member, and the incredible Jason Plato, who won the Outstanding Achievement in Motorsport Award.
The Economics of Fine Book Publishing
An interesting discussion about the pricing of books at the Bristol Owners and Enthusiasts Forum, found here.
Aero Dynamic Wins 2022 Octane Publication of the Year Award
Feelin’ mighty proud!
"On ne sait pas à quoi servait le dessin!"
Jacques de Loustal's beautiful impression of the Bristol that never was.
Review of Fast Lady in October Issue of The Automobile
Tuesday 6th September Launch of New Book Fast Lady at The Reform Club
Friends and family gathered in the Strangers’ Room at The Reform Club. From left to right: racing driver and TV presenter Amanda Stretton, Tony Allen (a descendant of Dorothy Levitt), and Michael Barton, author of Fast Lady.
