Men and Motors of The Austin | 
enlarge | Author: Barney Sharratt Publisher: Haynes Publishing Category: Book
List Price: $59.95 Buy New: $51.99 You Save: $7.96 (13%)
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Sales Rank: 2666213
Media: Hardcover Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 272 Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7 Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 1859606717 Dewey Decimal Number: 629 EAN: 9781859606711 ASIN: 1859606717
Publication Date: October 15, 2000 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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.
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