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OverviewA Veloce Classic Reprint The complete history of BMC – British Motor Corporation – and a comprehensive directory of the marques and models that made up the whole. Following the historic amalgamation of Morris Motors Ltd and the Austin Motor Co Ltd in 1952, through to the merger with British Leyland in 1968, this book details the company’s origins, its achievements and its legacy, and provides a close look at the many car models that were produced during its heyday. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Graham RobsonPublisher: David & Charles Imprint: Veloce ISBN: 9781787116320ISBN 10: 1787116328 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 15 September 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements 1. Building an empire 2. In the driving seat 3. Austin 4. Austin-Healey 5. Metropolitan 6. VandenPlas 7. Morris 8. MG 9. Riley 10. Wolseley 11. BMH and British Leyland Appendices: BMC's design project numbers Building the bodies BMC overseas BMC model families Engine availablity BMC annual production figures Annual profit figures BMC - whats's left 50 years on?ReviewsMagnificent! - Autoliefhebbers.be Author InformationAfter a varied career in the automotive industry te late Graham Robson had gained a worldwide reputation as a motoring historian, and has more than 160 books to his credit. Born in 1936, and educated at Ermysteds Grammar School in Yorkshire, Graham then went on to study Engineering at Oxford University. He joined Jaguar Cars as a graduate trainee, becoming involved in design work on the Mk II, E-Type and Mark X. Beginning as a hobby, he became a rally co-driver, eventually joining the Sunbeam 'works' team in 1961, and took part in rallies up to International level (once with Roger Clark), but stopped rallying by 1968. During this time he joined Standard-Triumph in Coventry, in 1961, as a Development Engineer, mainly on sports car projects. He then ran the re-opened 'works' motorsport department from 1962 to 1965, this being the period of the birth of Spitfire Le Mans cars, TR4, Vitesse, Spitfire and 2000 rally car developments. Graham Robson’s writing began with rally reports for magazines which evolved into a job with Autocar from 1965-1969. He was recruited back to industry at Rootes to run the Product Proving department, then after a brief period in 1972 as technical director of a safety belt company, became an independent motoring writer. Graham has lived 'by the pen' and 'by the voice', not only writing but commentating, presenting and organising events of all types. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |