Author: Howard WildePublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398107190
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
With a wealth of illustrations, a nostalgic look back at the final years of Leyland's Atlantean buses.
Author: History of the Leyland Bus
Author: Ron PhillipsPublisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847978789
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
A superbly 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. Also covers the evolution of the Leyland Bus company, and tells the full story behind the iconic Leyland badge. Including some previously unseen illustrations, the book gives 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 are given including the Lion, Titan and Olympic ranges. Gearless buses and rear-engined double-deckers are covered as well as charabancs, trolleybuses, First World War military vehicles and overseas models. This will be an essential guide to these much-treasured vehicles and is beautifully illustrated with some never-before-seen pictures from the Leyland company's archives including 153 black & white photographs and 106 colour and b&w prints.
Author: Gavin BoothLeyland Double-Decker Buses
Author: Howard BerryPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445687135
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
This, the third in a series of books showcasing the products of the passenger division of Leyland since 1960 with previously unpublished images of iconic double-decker buses.
Leyland's Big Cat Coaches
Author: Howard BerryPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445687038
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
This, the first in a series of books showcasing the products of the passenger division of Leyland since 1960 with previously unpublished images of Leyland coaches.
Author: Library of Congress
Author: David HarveyA-Z of British Bus Bodies
Author: James TaylorPublisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976395
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
A-Z of British Bus Bodies sets out to offer a first port of call for anyone with an interest in those who built bus and coach bodies in Britain and Ireland between 1919 and 1975. From charabanc to service bus, from luxury coach to municipal double-decker, the sheer variety of public service vehicle (PSV) bodies is astonishing. The alphabetical listing of British bus body builders between 1919 - 1975 covers the well-known larger companies and small local companies, and is illustrated with period and modern images, including contemporary advertising material. It includes a substantial introduction looking at operators of the period, the body building process and the development of bus body building throughout the period. A comprehensive guide to bus bodies 1919-1975 and a valuable reference work for the bus enthusiast. Superbly illustrated with 300 colour and black & white photographs including period and modern images and contemporary advertising material. James Taylor has been researching and writing about motoring history for over thirty years and has been interested in classic buses since childhood.
Wessex Buses 1970-1985: Local Authority Fleets, Independents and the Isle of Wight
Author: Malcolm BattenPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445694964
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Rare and previously unpublished images of the Wessex bus scene. This, the second in a pair of books, covers the local authority fleets, independent companies, and the Isle of Wight.
