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References
- ↑ Villa, Life with the Speed King
- 1 2 Tremayne, David (2004). Donald Campbell: The Man Behind The Mask. London: Bantam Press. ISBN 978-0-55381-511-5.
- ↑ de Lara, David (2007). Leo Villa's Bluebird Photo Album. Isleworth: Transport Bookman. ISBN 978-0-85184-071-0.
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