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Features
• A nostalgic study of British lorries of the 1950s
• Summons the great names of the 'Kings of the road'
• Previously unseen images
• Well researched history
• Text and photographs reveal little known information about the vehicles
• Comprehensive captions provide an insight into Britain's commercial vehicle industry
• 120 photographs, many of which are contemporary
• Easily accessible format
• Subjects range from delivery lorries to heavy haulage
• Comprehensive index Description
This book is a highly visual study of British lorries built during the 1950s, and contains 120 colour and black and white images, many contemporary. The photographic content extends to publicity material as well as the preservation scene depicting historic vehicles at work. All the familiar, and less familiar, names are evident, and the comprehensive text reveals much about Britain's commercial vehicle and road haulage industries, along with those marques that were household names. Synopsis
British commercial vehicle manufacturers played a key role in bolstering Britain's economy throughout the 1950s, especially during the period of postwar austerity, a time when they contributed to the all-important export drive. British lorries were, therefore, seen as the workhorses of the world and performed a wide range of tasks from goods delivery to heavy haulage. This highly visual study of British lorries of the 1950s captures, in 120 illustrations, the vital but often understated duties that were reliably conducted 365 days a year. The images, contemporary black and white as well as colour, include evocative publicity material in addition to pictures from the preservation and heritage scene. The comprehensive text reveals much about the marques that were household names, along with information about Britain's road haulage and commercial motor industries.
Malcolm Bobbitt, member of the Society of Automotive Historians and the Guild of Motoring Writers, is the author of some thirty books. In this instance he has combined a collection of fascinating images with informative text to provide a nostalgic and unique insight into British lorries of the 1950s. Independent Reviews
"Evocative names like Wynns and Pickfords, the Mighty Antar, Albion with their rising-sun insignia, ERF, Foden, the demise of steam – It's all there ..." – The Motor Cycling Club
"There are books that give more detail of an individual manufacturer's product line, but for a selection box to dip into, this book hits the spot." – Heritage Commercials
"It is a reference book of convenient size, and you can bet that its shiny cover will be well-thumbed over the years and should be repellent to a flow of misty, water-coloured memories." – Chester Standard
"This book, even though not very text-heavy (which is often a good thing and helps make the book more enjoyable), is very informative throughout thanks to great captions, and the photos and old advertisements are brilliant." – Irish Vintage Scene
"Very well-illustrated, including period ads ..." – New Zealand Classic Car
"Bobbitt's knowledgeable commentary reveals much about the marques that were household names, and provides a nostalgic and unique insight to Britain's commercial vehicles of these decades and the industries in which they were used." – Best of British
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