British Lorries of the 1960s (Those Were the Days...)

British Lorries of the 1960s (Those Were the Days...)

by Malcolm Bobbitt (Author)

Synopsis

British commercial manufacturers played a prime role in boosting Britain's economy during the 1960s, especially as many vehicles were exported worldwide. British lorries were, therefore, considered as being the workhorses of the world, performing a wide range of duties from heavy haulage to general goods delivery.This highly visual study of British lorries of the 1960s captures in 120 illustrations this often understated but very necessary work, which was undertaken day and night, 365 days a year. The images, many contemporary colour and black and white, include some delightful publicity items in addition to covering the heritage and preservation scenes. The comprehensive text reveals much about the marques that were everyday names, along with information about Britain's road haulage and commercial vehicle industries.Malcolm Bobbitt is the author of some thirty automotive books and is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers and the Society of Automotive Historians. This book will rekindle many memories and serve as a reminder of the important role British commercial vehicles played during the 1960s.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 96
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Pepin Press
Published: 15 Mar 2017

ISBN 10: 1787111148
ISBN 13: 9781787111141

Media Reviews
This is a genuinely interesting general overview of a long-vanished past. Classic Car Weekly Recommended for both truck enthusiasts and historians, these well-produced paperbacks will keep you entertained for hours and make ideal gifts, too. Truck & Driver
Author Bio
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, 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.