British Motorcycles of the 1940s And '50s

Name: British Motorcycles of the 1940s And '50s
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ISBN: 9780747808053

ISBN-10: 0747808058

ISBN-13: 9780747808053

Edition: 2010

Authors: Mick Walker

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After VE Day in 1945 the British population returned enthusiastically to the road. But the cost and availability of both vehicles and fuel led to the post-war scene being dominated by motorcycles, most of them ex-military machines, eagerly snapped up for everyday use in an age when a family car remained just a dream for many. The British industry, meanwhile, was exhorted to 'export or die', and until well into the 1950s the majority of new British bikes were sold abroad. During this period, the industry - the largest and most important in the world - continued to develop new and exciting machines, which increasingly populated Britain's roads. Mick Walker tells the story of the British…

Book details

List price: $19.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 10/19/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 64
Size: 5.87" wide x 8.27" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

A leading authority on all forms of motorcycle sport, Mick Walker has been a successful racer, tuner and team manager, and still rides regularly. He was a former editor of Motorcycle Enthusiast, and published over 100 books including in this series, Derek Minter: The King of Brands, Geoff Duke: The Stylish Champion, Bob McIntyre: The Flying Scot and Mike Hailwood: The Fans' Favourite.