Three-wheelers - 2nd Revised Edition

Informationen zum Autor Ken Hill's interest in old cars began in 1956 and his associations with the Morgan in 1967! when he was given his famous 4/4 Le Mans! which has competed successfully in many continental rallies! driving tests and concourse events. His many wins include the Vintage Sports Car Club's Martini Trophy. He has judged at and organised major events and has served on the committee of the Morgan Sports car Club. He is the club's Series I 4/4 Registrar. He has written eleven books on the history of the Morgan and is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers. Klappentext In the motor-industry's early years! the three- and four-wheeled types were developed side by side! but the latter began to take precedence as its greater stability! and the three-wheeler's severe bodywork limitations! became evident. This book puts three-wheelers! and the companies that produced them! in their historical context. a fascinating history of an early form of motor-car, now largely defunct, that nonetheless at one point was a contender to become the main type. Zusammenfassung In the motor-industry's early years, the three- and four-wheeled types were developed side by side, but the latter began to take precedence as its greater stability, and the three-wheeler's severe bodywork limitations, became evident. This book puts three-wheelers, and the companies that produced them, in their historical context. Inhaltsverzeichnis The early years /The Morgan Motor Company /The heyday of the three-wheeler /Decline /After the Second World War /Manufacturers of three-wheelers /Further reading /Places to visit

Product details

• Authors: Ken Hill, Hill Ken, Ken Kill
• Publisher: SHIRE
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.09.2011
• EAN: 9780747802822
• ISBN: 978-0-7478-0282-2
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 210 mm x 3 mm
• Series: Shire Library; Shire Library; Print on Demand
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; HISTORY / Social History, TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / Antique & Classic, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Transportation, Automotive technology and trades, Road and motor vehicles: general interest, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Subjects & Themes / Transportation