British Lorries: 1945-1965 - Couverture rigide

Mills, Rinsey

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 095499812X ISBN 13 : 9780954998127

Editeur : Herridge & Sons Ltd., 2006

Synopsis

Drawing from a vast private collection of lorry manufacturers' sales brochures and publicity material, this book provides an enthralling history of the British lorry since the Second World War, covering all makes and their products, from AEC to Vulcan, from the revolutionary but now forgotten Jensen to the classic Bedford TK. The author gives a historical coverage of each manufacturer, with extensive technical detail on their vehicles, while the illustrations are a combination of outstanding colour artwork commissioned by the manufacturers and contemporary photographs. During the period covered there were approximately 40 manufacturers of commercial vehicles in the United Kingdom. Several were small or specialised firms with limited production, and others were absorbed into more successful companies. By 1965 only a few of even the larger firms remained, and individuality was fast becoming just a memory. In these pages all the firms, large and small, are remembered.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

As Britain emerged form the Second World War in 1945 her motor industry was still geared up to produce the quantities of vehicles, especially commercials, required in wartime. With the urgent need for post-war reconstruction at home and abroad, there was much for such vehicles to do. The liberation of Europe and the Far East meant that these export markets had been opened up again too.This book traces the path of the British lorry through 20 years via the manufacturers' own sales and publicity material, from the revolutionary - but now forgotten - Jensen to classics like the Bedford TK. During the period covered there were approximately 40 manufacturers of commercial vehicles in the United Kingdom. Several were small or specialized firms with limited production while others became absorbed into more successful companies. By 1965 only a few of the larger firms remained, and individuality was fast becoming just a memory.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Rinsey Mills has owned a number of commercial vehicles including a Bedford TK, a Ford D-series and a 1930 Ford Model A van which was his everyday transport in the 1980s. As a writer, he has produced a number of authoritative books on automotive subjects in the last 15 years.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Herridge & Sons Ltd.
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 095499812X
• ISBN 13: 9780954998127
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192