RON PHILLIPS
A beautifully illustrated history of the Leyland bus, one of the most important British buses of the twentieth century. With full production histories and technical specifications for all the major models, A History of the Leyland Bus also includes the evolution of the Leyland Bus company, and tells the full story behind the iconic Leyland badge.
Including some previously unseen illustrations, the book covers:
A full company history - from beginnings as the Lancashire Steam Motor Company in 1886, to the acquisition by Volvo Buses in 1988
Technical details of all the main models - including the Lion, Titan and Olympic ranges
Gearless buses and rear-engined double-deckers
Charabancs, trolleybuses, First World War military vehicles and overseas models
The deregulation of the bus industry in Britain and the end of the Leyland bus