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Rover (Shire Library)
George Mowat-Brown
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Description for Rover (Shire Library)
Paperback. For over a century, no surviving marque so accurately charted the triumphs and tribulations of the British motor-manufacturing industry as Rover. This book traces the history of the company, starting with the cycle-making precursors of the Rover Company Limited. Series: Shire Album S. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TRC; WGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 152 x 3. Weight in Grams: 94. New.
For over a century, no surviving marque so accurately charted the triumphs and tribulations of the British motor-manufacturing industry as Rover. This book traces the history of the company, starting with the cycle-making precursors of the Rover Company Limited. Covering the struggle through the depression of the 1930s, and the expansions, mergers and contractions of the post-war period - the time of Rover's greatest success - the author then discusses Rover's placement within British Aerospace, the influence of the Japanese company Honda, and the ownership by BMW and the Phoenix Consortium. This book celebrates the history of Britain's last volume ... Read more
For over a century, no surviving marque so accurately charted the triumphs and tribulations of the British motor-manufacturing industry as Rover. This book traces the history of the company, starting with the cycle-making precursors of the Rover Company Limited. Covering the struggle through the depression of the 1930s, and the expansions, mergers and contractions of the post-war period - the time of Rover's greatest success - the author then discusses Rover's placement within British Aerospace, the influence of the Japanese company Honda, and the ownership by BMW and the Phoenix Consortium. This book celebrates the history of Britain's last volume ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Series
Shire Album S.
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747801542
SKU
9780747801542
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About George Mowat-Brown
George Mowat-Brown is a motoring enthusiast who has also been involved in running and restoring classic cars. As well as Rover, his enthusiasms extend to Alvis, Bristol, Bentley, SAAB and Volvo. He believes such vehicles should be used as daily transport, whenever practicable. His interests encompass both the technical aspects and the social historical context of motor vehicles. A contributor ... Read more
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