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British Lorries of the 1950s
Malcolm Bobbitt
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Description for British Lorries of the 1950s
Paperback. This book is a highly visual study of British lorries built during the 1950s, and contains 120 colour and black and white images, many contemporary. The photographic content extends to publicity material as well as the preservation scene depicting historic vehicles at work. Series: Those Were the Days.. Num Pages: 96 pages, 113. BIC Classification: WGC; WGCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 205. .
Back in print after a long absence! British commercial vehicle manufacturers played a key role in bolstering Britain's economy throughout the 1950s, especially during the period of postwar austerity, a time when they contributed to the all-important export drive. British lorries were, therefore, seen as the workhorses of the world and performed a wide range of tasks from goods delivery to heavy haulage. This highly visual study of British lorries of the 1950s captures, in 120 illustrations, the vital but often understated duties that were reliably conducted 365 days a year. The images, contemporary black and white as well as ... Read more
Back in print after a long absence! British commercial vehicle manufacturers played a key role in bolstering Britain's economy throughout the 1950s, especially during the period of postwar austerity, a time when they contributed to the all-important export drive. British lorries were, therefore, seen as the workhorses of the world and performed a wide range of tasks from goods delivery to heavy haulage. This highly visual study of British lorries of the 1950s captures, in 120 illustrations, the vital but often understated duties that were reliably conducted 365 days a year. The images, contemporary black and white as well as ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Veloce Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Those Were the Days...
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781787111134
SKU
V9781787111134
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Malcolm Bobbitt
Malcolm Bobbitt has a lifelong interest in motor transport. In addition to contributing to various magazines, he is the author of thirty books, some printed in several languages, with subjects ranging from Bubblecars and Microcars, through Motorhomes and British Polices Vehicles to marque histories of Citroën, Fiat, Rolls-Royce, Rover and Volkswagen. The author, who is a member of the Guild ... Read more
Reviews for British Lorries of the 1950s
Recommended for both truck enthusiasts and historians, these well-produced paperbacks will keep you entertained for hours and make ideal gifts, too. Truck & Driver