Author: SHARRATT BARNEY
Title: Men and Motors of 'The Austin' : The Inside Story of a Century of Car Making at Longbridge
Description: United Kingdom, Haynes. 2002, 2002 Reprint. (ISBN: 1859606717). Hardcover, 272 Pages. 2002 reprint. This intriguing story is not only rich in historical detail but also in human experience and social history. It portrays, for example, something of the blood, sweat and tears, era by era, that led to success or failure, joy and disappointments. It details the technical development of the Longbridge-designed and produced cars, the changing ownership of the factory in post-war years is also fully covered. The adoption of the Rover name is explained, with the story brought right up-to-date to include the aquisition by German car manufacturers BMW, and the background to its subsequent disposal despite assurances to the contrary as late as January 2000. Clean book in very good condition. Slight fade to jacket spine.The dust jacket is in a clear, removeable, protective sleeve. Very Good/Very Good.

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