Men and Motors of "The Austin": The Intriguing Inside Story
Sharratt, Barney
ISBN 10: 1859606717 ISBN 13: 9781859606711
Published by J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2000
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Description:
Excellent history of the marque, extremely well illustrated. Includes the demise of the company and its sale to BMW. Hardbound with dust jacket. 21.5cm x 27.5cm, 272pp. In fine condition with a very good dust jacket which is very lightly faded at the spine. **SIGNED by Barney Sharratt to the title page as shown**. Seller Inventory # ABE-1755257967514
Synopsis:
Since 1905, Herbert Austin's Longbridge car factory, known locally as "The Austin" has provided a livelihood for thousands of families in the West Midlands. This is the story of the vehicles produced there, and the factory itself , in the words of those intimately involved in the styling , design, testing and building of cars. It provides historic detail, human experience and social history, and aims to be of great interest to motoring enthusiasts as well as those who have worked at Longbridge under the various ownerships, including BMC, British Leyland, Austin-Rover, BMW and Phoenix.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Men and Motors of "The Austin": The ...
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition