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1946 publication - Thornycroft Road Transport Golden Jubilee, 50 years of Commercial and Military vehicle development by Private Enterprise. Edited by Richard Twelvetrees.

A must own publication for classic Commercial Vehicle fans.

Let’s be honest, some historical reference books can be as dull as dishwater, not this one! The book covers the developmental history of vehicles 1896 - 1946 including many incredible photographs. The fact that this publication was created with the backing and proud contribution from the business makes it special and adds interesting insight including many references to the people, Sales, Manufacturing and Service. The book also includes interesting references to military vehicles and accolades associated with them.

Hardback running to 95 pages with hundreds of black and white images.

This sale includes an original 4 page sales brochure for the Thornycroft ‘Sturdy’ 5/6ton chassis dating from 1946 and a copy of the Observers pocket book of commercial vehicles dating from 1971, this 258 page copy includes its original dust cover.

£46.00 including postage to U.K. zone 1 addresses.

For postage costs to addresses outside U.K. zone 1 and overseas postage please enquire prior to placing your order thank you.

These are previously owned books with signs of previous use, condition is good. Please refer to high resolution images for condition.

Thornycroft Road Transport Golden Jubilee Hardback 1946 - #7102

£46.00Price
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