'The A-Z of British Motorcycles From The 1930s, 1940s, 1950s' by Roy Bacon is published by The Promotional Reprint Co Ltd.
"When the 1930's began, the biggest motorcycle exporter in the world was Britain. Yet this was a decade when the industry had to struggle to survive the century's worst economic catastrophe, the Depression, and then answer the call to arms that was issued in 1939 at the outbreak of the Second World War.
During the straitened times of the postwar era, high demand at home went unmet as the cry of the day was "Export or die!". And then came the dawn of new age as the 1950's began. New designs, previously only destined for foreign shores, became available at home. Constant improvement led to machines that were reliable and for which spares could easily be found. But by the end of the 1950's, even though it looked as if the sun would never set on the British motorcycle industry, the Japanese were readying a devastating blow.
The A-Z OF British Motorcycles From the 1930's 1940's 1950's By Roy Bacon is an invaluable guide to a period that saw an industry at the peak of it's power, yet during which the seeds of its downfall were sown. It's comprehensive coverage takes in familiar names such as Brough Superior, BSA, Matchless, Norton, Triumph, and Vincent. Also includes Ascot Pullin, Grindley-Peerless, Pouncy and SOS. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs, it is a book no motorcycle enthusiast should be without." - Trevor Downing
Roy Bacon is the author, co-author or editor of over 50 books about the two-wheeled machines that we all know and love.
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