Sunbeam-Talbot & Alpine In Detail: 1935-1956
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.79 (700 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1906133131 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. He is a keen motorcyclist and lives in Birmingham England. He was one of the authors of the centenary history of the British motor industry and is a member of the Society of Automotive Historians. About the Author As well as writing two other book in our In Detail Series, Sunbeam-Talbot & Alpine In Detail, Jaguar XK120 In Detail and Jaguar XK140/150 In Detail, Anders has previously written 15 books, mostly on MG and Austin-Healey cars, including the famous Original titles but also books on Mini-Cooper, Porsche, Volvo, the Le Mans 24-hour race, and a popular history of Jaguar, and he has contributed to several magazines
A full account of the cars’ illustrious competition history is also given, and appendices cover technical specifications, chassis numbers, production figures and rally entries. The author gives a thoroughgoing account of the evolution of the Sunbeam-Talbot and Alpine models through to the end of production in 1957.He provides detailed descriptions of all models, covering every aspect of chassis, running gear, engine and transmission, with information on differences from previous models, revisions and production changes. The illustrations include specially commissioned color photography of outstanding surviving examples of the cars and more than 100 black-and-white archive shots. In the 1950s Sunbeam-Talbots and Alpines earned a very good name in rallying, consis
He is a keen motorcyclist and lives in Birmingham England. He was one of the authors of the centenary history of the British motor industry and is a member of the Society of Automotive Historians. . As well as writing two other book in our In Detail Series, Sunbeam-Talbot & Alpine In Detail, Jaguar XK120 In Detail and Jaguar XK140/150 In Detail, Anders has previously written 15 books, mostly on MG and Austi
Excellent book on Sunbeam Talbot cars A well written book by Mr. Clausager that goes into detail of Sunbeam Talbot prior to and after the acquisition by the Rootes Group of England. There are plenty of photos of the cars, both in color and in black & white, with an eye to both the variations of models and related detail. Rally and racing history is also noted within the book.. Five Stars Georgie McLean Havent given it to my son in law yet.