British Lorries of the 1950s by Malcolm Bobbitt

British Lorries of the 1950s by Malcolm Bobbitt

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 colour, include evocative publicity material in addition to pictures from the preservation and heritage scene. The comprehensive text reveals much about the marques that were household names, along with information about Britain's road haulage and commercial motor industries. Malcolm Bobbitt, member of the Society of Automotive Historians and the Guild of Motoring Writers, is the author of some thirty books. In this instance he has combined a collection of fascinating images with informative text to provide a nostalgic and unique insight into 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, tooTruck & Driver

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 Citroen, Fiat, Rolls-Royce, Rover and Volkswagen. The author, who is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers and the Society of Automotive Historians, is acclaimed for his biography of W.O. Bentley and a history of Rolls-Royce to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the firm's tenure at Crewe.

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ISBN 13	9781787111134
ISBN 10	178711113X
Title	British Lorries of the 1950s
Author	Malcolm Bobbitt
Series	Those Were The Days
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	David & Charles
Year published	2017-03-30
Number of pages	96
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