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A-Z British Cars 1945-1980

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A-Z British Cars 1945-1980

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This is the largest and most detailed encyclopaedic study ever produced of all the models of cars produced by British manufacturers in the period. Just over 700 individual models are covered in text entries totalling more than 250,000 words. Full specifications and performance figures are given, along with production numbers and dates. All the entries are illustrated with contemporary photographs from the archives - overall views, model variants, interiors, dashboards, engine bays, and cars rallying or racing. A wonderful range of photographs provides essential information and builds up a panoramic view of motoring and the development of the car in the post-war period. Compiled by Graham Robson, who has been writing about cars and the motor industry for over 40 years, and whose knowledge and accuracy are unchallenged, this A-Z is a vital reference work which supersedes all others.

Author Biography:

After a varied career in the automotive industry, Graham Robson has gained a worldwide reputation as a motoring historian, and has more than 160 books to his credit. Born in 1936, and educated at Ermysteds Grammar School in Yorkshire, Graham then went on to study Engineering at Oxford University. He joined Jaguar Cars as a graduate trainee, becoming involved in design work on the Mk II, E-Type and Mark X. Beginning as a hobby, he became a rally co-driver, eventually joining the Sunbeam 'works' team in 1961, and took part in rallies up to International level (once with Roger Clark), but stopped rallying by 1968. During this time, he joined Standard-Triumph in Coventry, in 1961, as a Development Engineer, mainly on sports car projects. He then ran the re-opened 'works' motorsport department from 1962 to 1965, this being the period of the birth of Spitfire Le Mans cars, TR4, Vitesse, Spitfire and 2000 rally car developments. Graham Robson's writing began with rally reports for magazines which evolved into a job with Autocar from 1965 to 1969. He was recruited back to industry at Rootes to run the Product Proving department, then after a brief period in 1972 as technical director of a safety belt company, became an independent motoring writer. Graham has lived 'by the pen' and 'by the voice', not only writing but commentating, presenting and organising events of all types.
Release date Australia
August 10th, 2006
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Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Edition
New edition
Illustrations
1, 300 b+w photographs
Pages
496
Dimensions
210x270x37
ISBN-13
9780954106393
Product ID
2363370

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