Men and Motors of "The Austin": The Intriguing Inside Story

Sharratt, Barney

ISBN 10: 1859606717 / ISBN 13: 9781859606711

Published by J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2000

About this Item

Excellent history of the marque, extremely well illustrated.  Includes the demise of the company and its sale to BMW.  Hardbound with dust jacket.  21.5cm x 27.5cm, 272pp.  In fine condition with a very good dust jacket which is very lightly faded at the spine. **SIGNED by Barney Sharratt to the title page as shown**.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1755257967514

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Men and Motors of "The Austin": The Intriguing Inside Story
• Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859606717
• ISBN 13: 9781859606711
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Motoring - marque histories

About this title

Synopsis

A story rich in historical detail, human experience and social history, Men and Motors of "The Austin" covers the history of the Longbridge factory from inception by Herbert Austin in 1905 through to present-day ownership by BMW.

Sharratt details the many famous car designs that have emerged from the Longbridge works, the factorys wartime production, and describes life in a major car production plant, from shop floor to design, development, and management.

Based on interviews with those who designed, developed, and built the cars.