The British Car Industry
Our Part in Its Downfall
The British Car Industry - Our Part in Its Downfall
It has taken a bit longer than I thought it would but my new book is here. It is the true story of what happened to the British Car Industry from 1945 until it effectively ended with the implosion of MG Rover in 2005. It occurred to me that my Dads car owning, driving and buying history (from a Triumph Mayflower to a VW Golf) was a great way of injecting some social history into it all. I also wondered whether his decision in the 1970s to buy an Audi triggered the downfall, or was it the inept motor industry management, stupid commie unions or meddling governments. I think we know the answer, but it is fun finding out and there some good stories along the way. There are also tons of very small black and white pictures of cars and people from the era, plus all the cars that my Dad bought. Essentially you do not need to be a petrolhead to enjoy it, so buy it for your mum or uncle for Christmas. If you buy direct from me it will cost 12.99 plus 2.00 postage and if you want me to spoil the inside cover and write something I will happily oblige james@actionautomotive.co.uk. Order direct either by telephone on 01760 441434 (9am to 6pm) and pay by credit or debit card and we will post out to you in 24 hours, and by all means click on the button below at any time.
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