The Rover

Informationen zum Autor George Mowat-Brown is a motoring enthusiast who has also been involved in running and restoring classic cars. As well as Rover! his enthusiasms extend to Alvis! Bristol! Bentley! SAAB and Volvo. He believes such vehicles should be used as daily transport! whenever practicable. His interests encompass both the technical aspects and the social historical context of motor vehicles. A contributor to the various single-marque club magazines and internet groups! Dr Mowat-Brown lectures for the Open University and the University of Surrey. Klappentext For over a century! no surviving marque so accurately charted the triumphs and tribulations of the British motor-manufacturing industry as Rover. This book traces the history of the company! starting with the cycle-making precursors of the Rover Company Limited. The history of the Rover and its survival in the motor-manufacturing industry for over a century. Zusammenfassung For over a century, no surviving marque so accurately charted the triumphs and tribulations of the British motor-manufacturing industry as Rover. This book traces the history of the company, starting with the cycle-making precursors of the Rover Company Limited. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1) In the beginning2) Into and out of war3) Changing times4) Modern methods and mergers5) The end of the millenium6) Further reading7) Places to visit

Product details

• Authors: George Mowat-Brown, Mowat-Brown George
• Publisher: SHIRE
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780747801542
• ISBN: 978-0-7478-0154-2
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 142 mm x 204 mm x 4 mm
• Series: Shire Album S.; Shire Library; Shire Album S.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Corporate & Business History, TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / History, Automotive technology and trades, Automotive technology & trades, Road & motor vehicles: general interest, Road and motor vehicles: general interest