Formed 'officially' in 1952 from the amalgamation of Morris Motors Ltd and the Austin Motor Company Ltd, the British Motor Corporation grew exponentially over the next 16 years, bringing a multitude of marques and models to the market.
Graham Robson presents a total history of BMC, a comprehensive directory of the brands and vehicles that made up the whole. Beginning with a superbly detailed account of the 'pre-history' of BMC, and the many threads that combined to bring Austin and Morris together to create the BMC empire, this deeply researched book is unrivalled in detail and scope.
From Austin to Wolseley, and taking in names such as Metropolitan and Vanden Plas along the way, each has a dedicated, detailed chapter.
Each chapter includes model histories, plus dates of manufacture, production numbers, technical specifications including chassis layouts, and engine and transmission specifications.
Accompanying the detailed text, period and rare photos of the cars themselves, many in colour, illustrate the variety of models BMC created; you'll find everything from the American-influenced Austin A90 Atlantic and the paired-back and sporty Austin-Healy 'frogeye' Sprite, to the stately Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre Limousine and Riley 1.5-litre Saloon, with its Morris Minor-based floorpan.
With 440 photos encompassing everything from factory production to engine bays and dashoards, this is a rich history showing both the exterior and interior features of the cars.
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