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Post by administrator on Sept 27, 2009 15:31:33 GMT 1
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Post by administrator on Feb 14, 2010 17:09:08 GMT 1
Does anyone have an idea of the valuation of a third reprint 1979 of 'The Mighty Midgets' by Jack Fox?
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Post by administrator on Feb 14, 2010 17:14:34 GMT 1
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Post by tobyhalter on May 9, 2010 22:36:09 GMT 1
I agree that prices for the book can be between £80-£100 for a third reprint. I'd love a copy but it does seem a lot of cash for a book - at least my wife thinks so!
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Post by leadfoot on May 13, 2010 13:11:09 GMT 1
Hi all. Regarding the Mighty Midgets book, there is now an even better book on midgets that has been printed and I now count this new book as the Bible of midget car racing world wide. Its called, 'Distant Thunder - When Midgets Were Mighty'. It is an American publication, and details midgets and their origins. It is a magnificent 395 page hard cover book that anyone who loves the sport of midgets, should have one on his desk. Its a Dicky Wallen produced masterpiece.
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Post by haflinger121 on May 13, 2010 22:01:04 GMT 1
Hmm. If it's anything to do with Dicky Wallen it's absolutely bound to be worth a look. And also, if it's anything to do with Dicky Wallen it might make a copy of The Mighty Midgets look quite reasonable...
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Post by haflinger121 on May 13, 2010 22:04:06 GMT 1
And yet, if I type in "Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross" the stupid censor device doesn't attempt to interfere!
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Post by rodpashley on May 13, 2010 22:49:01 GMT 1
UK price for Distant "Thunder - When Midgets Were Mighty" is £142+
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Post by haflinger121 on May 14, 2010 9:55:15 GMT 1
Proves my point Rod, I think! BUT...if my board track book by him is anything to go by, absolutely worth every penny if you actually have it to spend. His work is expensive but you really do get what you pay for.
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Post by administrator on May 15, 2010 13:47:22 GMT 1
Hmm. If it's anything to do with Dickyyy Wallen it's absolutely bound to be worth a look. And also, if it's anything to do with Dicky Wallen it might make a copy of The Mighty Midgets look quite reasonable... Using the name without a 'y' or 'ie' is a problem. I have made another attempt on the name Dicky to see it is is recognised without these adds! I also had problems with Scunthorpe!!!
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Post by haflinger121 on May 15, 2010 20:48:46 GMT 1
I hesitate to comment about that John, except to say, wasn't it Custom Car mag that occasionally used to use the expression 'putting a pronoun into Scunthorpe'?!
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Post by haflinger121 on May 15, 2010 20:53:17 GMT 1
GUTS GOLD & GLORY BY DlCK WALLEN
Na-na-na-na-na - see, there's nothing you can do about that, silly automatic censor thing!
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Post by ezwalk43 on May 17, 2010 19:46:42 GMT 1
Whilst the Dicky Wallen books may be expensive I believe they are the best - his DVD's are more reasonable and once you've seen A.J.Foyt in action it makes you realise how safe and comfortable a modern racing midget is!
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Post by bobjeffreson on Aug 23, 2010 21:33:32 GMT 1
I've just returned from Knoxville Iowa. Went to see the 50th running of the Nationals. While I was there I purchased a brand new, sealed copy of The Mighty Midgets. Cost was US$59:95. There were more in stock in the Sprintcar Hall of Fame and Museum.
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Post by rodpashley on Aug 23, 2010 22:01:26 GMT 1
Good value that.....My copy cost £35.00 new, in 1984
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