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 : 196
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the third in a series of books showcasing the products of the passenger division of Leyland since 1960 with previously unpublished images of iconic double-decker buses.
Author: Library of CongressLeyland Comet
Author: Graham EdgePublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1910456780
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
This book is about one of Leyland Motors' famous models, the Leyland Comet. It covers the period from the introduction of the lorry in 1947 to its withdrawal from the British market in the mid-1970s. This illustrious name continued to be used in the Leyland-DAF era, such is the high regard and respect earned by one of Leyland's finest vehicles not only here, but also overseas. Leyland Comet presents the initial development of the model and the various types which evolved in subsequent years. When it was first introduced, the Leyland Comet was an immediate success and soon became the market leader in the high-quality, medium weight, lorry sector. In the 30 years of production history described in these pages, the Comet was only seriously challenged by its great rival, the AEC Mercury. In its heyday, the Leyland Motors name was synonymous with top quality. Their Comet range maintained and enhanced the company's reputation. Many small haulage firms building a business in the post-war years aspired to a Leyland lorry and felt a great sense of achievement when able to acquire one. This book has been out of print for many years, and has been brought back in 2016 to make this fascinating story available again to Leyland enthusiasts and those with an interest in general transport history. Graham Edge is a trucking journalist and author. (Series: Commercial Vehicles Archive Series) [Subject: Commercial Vehicles, Transportation]
A-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 : 135
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.
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