Peter Grist

Peter Grist is regarded as one of the world’s most knowledgeable figures in American automotive history circles, and, in particular, the Chrysler Corporation. With four books on the subject already published, it would be easy to assume that he is a homebred American, but Peter was actually born in London. After spending over a decade in the Armed Forces, Peter moved to Southampton to start his writing career, initially creating the Chrysler Club’s magazine Talkflite, then writing for high street motoring magazines which lead on to writing books including the acclaimed biography of Virgil Exner, Visioneer.

Peter continued to write whilst training as a DoT (Department of Transport) driving instructor, which eventually became his full-time occupation. He is now an advanced driving instructor working for a Hampshire-based charity. He leads an adventurous life with hobbies that include parachuting, scuba-diving and kayaking. Peter still lives in Southampton with his wife Catherine and two of his children.