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Titre : British Motorcycles Since 1950: Triumph Part...
Éditeur : Haynes Pubns
Date d'édition : 1991
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : 22582412
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Edition : 1780662969.
Vendeur : Crappy Old Books, Barry, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Good. If you?ve ever watched someone say the word ?Triumph? and immediately slip into a reverent, slightly misty-eyed monologue about Meriden, production runs, and the proper way a British motorcycle should feel, then you already know what this book is about. British Motor Cycles Since 1950 ? Triumph Part One: The Company (1991) by Steve Wilson , published by Patrick Stephens Limited , is not a book for people who think Triumph is just a badge on a tank. It?s for people who understand that Triumph is an entire industrial saga, complete with ambition, reinvention, and the sort of organisational drama that would have made for an excellent television series if everyone involved had not been too busy trying to keep the machines coming off the line. This is Part One , which means we?re not starting with shiny bike profiles and romantic road-going dreams. We?re starting where the real story starts: with the company , the people, the decisions, the shifting markets, and the constant background hum of ?how on earth do we keep this going.? It?s the nuts-and-bolts history behind the legend, and that?s exactly what makes it so satisfying. Anyone can admire a classic Triumph in the sun. This book lets you understand the messy, fascinating reality that produced it. The ?since 1950? period is a particularly rich seam. British motorcycling is post-war optimism meeting hard economics, changing tastes, and an increasingly competitive world. Triumph sits right at the centre of that, embodying the high points of British design and the rougher bits of British industry, often in the same decade. Wilson tells that story with the kind of detail that makes you feel you?re not just reading a history, but joining a club where people casually refer to years and models the way other people refer to footballers. And because it?s Patrick Stephens , you can expect it to be written for enthusiasts rather than tourists. It?s structured, informative, and happily specific, with the quiet confidence that the reader is genuinely interested in how the company worked, how it changed, and what pressures shaped it. It?s the sort of book that makes you say, ?I?ll just read a chapter,? and then emerge later with a newfound interest in corporate decisions and manufacturing realities, which is not something most people expect from a motorcycle book. This copy is in Good condition , which feels right for a reference-style title. It?s a working book, meant to be pulled off the shelf when someone says, ?Hang on, what happened around then?? It belongs near other proper motoring histories, ready to settle arguments, fuel nostalgia, and supply just enough context to make you dangerously confident when browsing classic bike listings. If you love Triumph, this book helps you love it properly , with the full knowledge of the struggle behind the success. If you don?t love Triumph yet, it will either convert you or at least leave you with a deep respect for the sheer stubbornness of British engineering and the people who kept it alive. In short: a solid, enthusiast-grade account of Triumph as a company , the essential ?how we got here? volume for anyone who knows that the story of the bikes is only half the story. N° de réf. du vendeur 5868
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Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur rev1999983165
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Vendeur : Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. N° de réf. du vendeur 1694348
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Vendeur : Neville Chapman, Bacup, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. 176 pages. Dustwrapper spine slightly sunned.Volume 5 in this acclaimed series. N° de réf. du vendeur 15752
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Vendeur : Black Cat Bookshop P.B.F.A, Leicester, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Nice clean copy. N° de réf. du vendeur 006573
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Vendeur : Richard Sharp, Burntwood, STAFF, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Patrick Stephens Ltd, Sparkford, UK. 1st edition 1991. Hardcover. 176 pp. 245x205 mm (9½"x8") approx. Many period B&W photos. Condition: fine in a fine unclipped dust jacket. Please see the photos of the actual item to assess its condition. Please note: I currently have volumes 1, 2, 3 & 6 of this series in stock. N° de réf. du vendeur 001124
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Vendeur : Widney Manor Books, Solihull, MIDLA, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Book is in very good condition. 176pp with b/w photographs. Dust jacket is in very good condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 012688
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