Great British Cars celebrates the cars commonly seen on the nation’s roads during a golden age of motoring from the 1950s to the 1970s. Featuring 40 classic models such as the Ford Zephyr, Hillman Imp, Triumph Herald, Ford Capri, Vauxhall Viva and the Morris Minor 1000, this is a beautifully illustrated and nostalgic road trip back in time.
Great British Cars celebrates the cars commonly seen on the nation’s roads during a golden age of motoring from the 1950s to the 1970s. Featuring 40 classic models such as the Ford Zephyr, Hillman Imp, Triumph Herald, Ford Capri, Vauxhall Viva and the Morris Minor 1000, this is a beautifully illustrated and nostalgic road trip back in time.
This book covers the first century of the British car industry. Divided into four chronological sections - Veteran Era; Vintage and Thoroughbred; The Classic Years; and Modern-Day Classic - it profiles over 80 of the best-loved cars of Great Britain. From the Arnold-Benz and Arrol-Johnston Dogcart to the McLaren F1 and MG MGF, the book shows just how dramatically automobile technology has developed. Each entry tells the complete story of the model, from its design and development all the way through to its production. Illustrated with superb photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, this book is essential reading for every motor enthusiast
With the end of the Second World War, it was not long before increasing wealth, cheaper cars, and social pressures made a family car the aspiration of thousands. Ford, Hillman, Standard, Morris and Vauxhall became household names, and the streets of Britain's suburbs began to fill with modern-looking saloon cars, designed to transport mother, father and 2.4 children with ease, if not speed. This illustrated book looks at the British cars that were available to the post-war family, and also some of the foreign makes that had an important place in the market, and which had a great influence on the British-made cars that followed.
During the 1960s, the automobile finally secured its position as an indispensable component of daily life in Britain. Car ownership more than doubled from approximately one car for every 10 people in 1960 to one car for every 4.8 people by 1970. Consumers no longer asked "Do we need a car?" but "What car shall we have?" This well-illustrated history analyzes how both domestic car manufacturers and importers advertised their products in this growing market, identifying trends and themes. Over 180 advertisement illustrations are included.
E-type Jaguar; Triumph Spitfire; MGA; Austin-Healey – nobody built sports cars like British manufacturers in the 1950s and '60s. There was something very special about the combination of low-slung open two-seater bodywork and spartan interior, a slick sporting gearchange and a throaty exhaust note. This was wind-in-the-hair motoring, and it was affordable by the average young man – at least, until he got married and had a family. MG and Triumph stood out as the market leaders, but many other c companies thrived, from luxury manufacturers like Jaguar and even daimler to other more affordable marques. This colourfully illustrated history tells the exciting story of the British sports car in the 1950s and '60s.
Fifty-six open-top icon roadsters featured in this authoritative, highly pictorial celebration of classic British sports cars, now available in paperback. From the AC Ace to the Wolseley Hornet Special, individual histories place each car in perspective, describing its appeal, significance and driving characteristics. Also detailed for each one are models and variants, year-by-year evolution, specifications and performance figures.
Put your customers in the driver?s seat of some of the most stylish, innovative, and dominating sports cars?nimble performers that glide down a winding road?attractive, sporty, and economical. A companion to the Standard Guide to American Muscle Cars, Standard Guide to British Sports Cars will appeal to owners, collectors, racers, rallyists, and restorers offering coverage of popular makes and models of British sports cars such as Triumph, Austin Healey, Jaguar, Morgan, MG?nearly 300 models total! Each entry will include technical and historical information about the specific model and be accompanied by a number of color photographs of original-condition or correctly restored cars. Providing readers with complete information?detailed model descriptions; information about performance and handling, standard and optional equipment, and technical specifications; available production data; and engine specifications?this is an essential comprehensive reference necessary for repair shops, museums, insurance companies, restorers, and more. Plus, not just an information packed reference, this guide includes collector values for selected models in 6 conditions!
Now in paperback, The Great British Rally is the complete history of British international rally events, starting with the very first RAC rally of 1932, which included 1,000 miles of road motoring, when a mere three driving tests were needed to produce a result. By 1951 an international permit had been achieved, a speed element was included, and the 'Rally of the Tests' ran until 1960. From 1961, the event took on a number of high-speed, loose-surfaced Special Stages, the Scandinavian influence became clear, and the event took on a World Championship qualification in 1973. In that time, competing cars had progressed from having perhaps 50bhp to at least 300bhp, and even more high-tech machines with 500bhp and four-wheel-drive would follow. By then the RAC Rally was - and remains in its present form as Wales Rally GB - one of the three most important rallies in the world. Every 'works' team makes sure that it is represented, and it has a very important image throughout the world. Major sponsors embraced the event from the 1960s - first The Sun and Daily Mirror, then Lombard, and Network Q, and finally the Welsh government - which in recent years has become a very high-profile showcase for the world's most exciting cars. Few other British International events have such a long and distinguished record. The 75th running of this event takes place in 2019. With year-by-year accounts of all events in the Rally's history, copiously illustrated with period photographs, and covering the various challenges posed by such crises as foot and mouth disease, weather conditions and controversy over rules and regulations, this book is the definitive guide.