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Transit Graham Robson

Transit By Graham Robson

Transit by Graham Robson


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Summary

Celebrating what has been one of the most successful Light Commercial Vehicles ever produced in Europe, this volume includes facts, anecdotes, photographs, adverts and publicity shots of the transit van over 40 years.

Transit Summary

Transit: The 40 Year Story of Britain's Best-loved Van by Graham Robson

The Ford Transit van is 40 years old in 2005 and this fun book - packed with facts, anecdotes, photographs, adverts and publicity shots - celebrates what has been one of the most successfu Light Commercial Vehicles ever produced in Europe. Built on several sites and in many varieties, successive generations of Transit have set every industry standard since the mid-1960s. They have myriad uses, from mobile shop to racer, powered by a Formula 1 engine

Transit Reviews

'this book delivers' Classic & Sports Car 'a fun book that's packed with photos and stories which make it a must for every white van man' Daily Star 'a very good volume indeed' Classic Car Weekly

About Graham Robson

Graham Robson is a prolific and highly regarded author who has written many books for Haynes, including Ford-based titles such as The Works Escorts, Ford in Touring Car Racing, Cosworth and Performance Fords. He lives near Bridport, Dorset.

Table of Contents

Vans, pick-up trucks and mini-buses make up the build of normal production but a sub-industry manufactures special-purpose Transits; Transits as mobile cranes, breakdown vehicles, libraries, aircraft tenders, ice cream vans; Religious services and ticket-selling agencies have been run in Transits; Transits serve in the armed forces, police and prison services, as secure transport in wildlife parks and as support vehicles in motorsport; Boxer Henry Cooper sold vegetables from a Transit and TV chef Gary Rhodes used one in his road shows; The four millionth Transit was built in; 2000 and sales continue unabated.

Additional information

GOR002088087
9781844251049
1844251047
Transit: The 40 Year Story of Britain's Best-loved Van by Graham Robson
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Haynes Publishing Group
20041014
144
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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