MALCOM BOBBITT
Introduction and acknowledgements
The swinging sixties
Carrying the load
Pulling power
The export scene
Ever ready
Index
Features
A nostalgic look at British lorries of the 1960s
Evokes the great names of Britain's commercial vehicle industry
Previously unseen images
Well researched history
Text and photographs reveal little known information
Comprehensive captions provide fascinating facts about the British commercial vehicle industry
120 evocative images
Easily accessible format
Subjects cover entire haulage industry
Comprehensive index
Description
This book takes a highly visual look at British lorries produced during the 1960s. It contains 120 colour and black and white images, many contemporary. The content includes publicity material as well as that depicting the heritage scene. Both the familiar and less familiar names connected with the road haulage industry are evident, and in addition the comprehensive text reveals much about those vehicles that were everyday names.
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.
