Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot by David Rowe
The Rootes Group, although only achieving a 10-12 per cent market share, were the sixth largest British car manufacturer: more importantly, during the 1950s, more than half the cars they produced were exported. With every model produced from 1950 onwards featured in full colour and with detailed information – including colour schemes, optional equipment, technical specifications, plus other manufacturers’ cars built using Rootes components – this is the ultimate book for all Hillman, Humber, Singer and Sunbeam enthusiasts. Cars produced by Chrysler/Talbot and Peugeot after their acquisition of the Rootes Group are also included. This book includes hundreds of original photographs, taken by the author at many car shows over a number of years, and provides a unique pictorial history of Rootes-manufactured cars.
A very useful research toolClassic & Sports Car (UK) It's a great credit to the author that in all this I could spot no errors. Perhaps with the present giving season approaching, now is the time for a few broad hints! Motor Cycling Club (MCC) What a super little book! ... Small enough to fit in most classic car glove lockers this is an impressive little tome that could easily be a blueprint for similar marque/model books to build-up some mini-marque library. Indeed this dinky dictionary, this enchanting encyclopaedia, this hand-crafted handbook has got me so excited that my voice has grown quite Husky in shouting its praises. Big End/All Torque So, if you want to know the tyre sizes for a Sunbeam-Talbot 90 Mark 2, the fuel tank capacity of a Rapier Mark 5, ortank capacity of a Rapier Mark 5, or in which markets the Sunbeam Arrow was sold, then this is the book for you! Classic driver (monthly) a delightful reference for Rootes enthusiasts Classic Car Weekly David Rowe has presented a super book on the subject in pictorial form although goes into great detail model-by-model, year-by-year. A cracking read, albeit one with a real dual purpose appeal and should be regarded as the reference work on the subject matter. tkc (Totalkitcar) As a reference book, it is valuable ... the book is a thick paperback work to dip into to confirm whether that car you saw was a Humber or a Singer. SIX appeal. Packed with every detail the Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam and Talbot owner, enthusiast and potential buyer could ever want for, this A5 size book will be indispensable. Each of the marques under Rootes ownership is treated to a model by model listing to detail engines, transmission, suspension, styling changes, vehicle colours, dashboard modifications and even steering column and floor change gear ratio layouts. The great majority of around one thousand photographs were taken mostly at car shows, and though small in size the pictures are of exceptional resolution and depict a cars elemental features. This is not intended to be a history of the Rootes Group cars, but it does contain the most concise information.- SAHB Times.
David’s first car was a 1961 Hillman Minx. He has owned two other Hillmans, and his brother has owned two Hillmans, two Humbers and two Singers.
After many years working in the accounts departments of four motor dealerships, including Peugeot, the eventual owners of the Rootes group, David took on the voluntary role of Treasurer for the Hillman Owners Club. He is also a member of the Post Vintage Humber Car Club and the Rootes Archive Centre Trust. He has helped build and race cars, enjoys driving experience days, and has previously written another book on Rootes cars.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781845849931 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845849930 |
| Title | Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot |
| Author | David Rowe |
| Series | A Pictorial History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Veloce Publishing |
| Year published | 2016-11-14 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |