Great British Truck Rescue - Softcover

Connolly, Ted

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907426310 ISBN 13: 9781907426315

Publisher: Kelsey Publishing Group, 2011

Synopsis

The British truck industry was once a mighty empire. It wasn’t just a force to be reckoned with, it was THE force to be reckoned with. We designed and built and the rest of the world looked on and often copied. That is flattery of the highest order. Those halcyon times have gone, of course, and that’s not being negative or maudlin, just realistic. Our roads are now constantly pounded by behemoths from the continent and, let’s be fair, they are pretty much loved by drivers and haulage firms alike for their comfort, reliability and sheer load-carrying capacity. But there’s something missing from these gargantuan projectiles – that something is character, and that character made our lorries stand out from the crowds and, in fact, still does. Many, many famous names have come and gone in our vehicle industry – including cars and bikes – and that’s undeniably sad. By the same token, dozens of once-thriving factories have been demolished and replaced by supermarkets, housing estates or whatever other money-spinning creation (and for creation, feel free to insert whichever word you feel is appropriate) cash-hungry developers can dream up. But while such progress can destroy bricks and mortar, it can’t even come close to touching memories. They remain intact and unassailable and it’s thanks in no small part to the dedicated band of enthusiasts who do so much to keep our trucking scene alive. Visit any show or spectate a road run and you’ll quickly grasp just how strong the movement is and how unshakeable the dedication. Every classic lorry you’ll see is somebody’s pride and joy that can represent many hundreds of hours of work invested in restoration, with sums of money that would make you blink – and probably the owners, too, if they cared or dared to add up their expenditure.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kelsey Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907426310
• ISBN 13: 9781907426315
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 132