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Volvo F88 and F89 at Work Patrick W. Dyer

Volvo F88 and F89 at Work By Patrick W. Dyer

Volvo F88 and F89 at Work by Patrick W. Dyer


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Patrick Dyer presents the predecessors to the F88, a photographic record of the truck at work in all manner of situations and then deals with the successor F89. His second edition includes all the original photographs as well as 53 new ones - including some rarities - mainly from the Volvo archives. He has added 7,000 words to the text.

Volvo F88 and F89 at Work Summary

Volvo F88 and F89 at Work by Patrick W. Dyer

First released in 2005, Patrick Dyer's popular title has been revised, extended and reformatted for this new edition. Between 1965 and 1977 the Swedish manufacturer Volvo produced a staggering 40,000 F88 trucks. Along with Scania, Volvo came to dominate the European truck market. Before this revolution trucks were often noisy, uncomfortable and liable to break down. Volvo transformed engines, gearboxes, frames, brakes, drives and shafts, bringing all these components under their own control. This unique position gave them an enviable edge over rivals for quality control and supply. Development work, too, could proceed without interruption. Wherever trucking work was needed on substantial loads or for long-haul work the F88 was bound to be a serious contender. Patrick Dyer presents the predecessors to the F88, a photographic record of the truck at work in all manner of situations and then deals with the successor F89. His second edition includes all the original photographs as well as 53 new ones - including some rarities - mainly from the Volvo archives. He has added 7,000 words to the text. Patrick Dyer works in motor sport and also holds a Class 1 HGV licence. In companion books for Old Pond he has covered other iconic machines from Scania, DAF and Ford.

Table of Contents

FOREWORD by George Bennett INTRODUCTION - Project X, Where the Story Starts VOLVO L4951 TITAN 'TIPTOP' - Laying the Foundations VOLVO F88 - World Beater JIM McKELVIE - A Helping Hand VOLVO F89 - More Muscle VOLVO F88 290 - The GB Special

Additional information

GOR008833023
9781908397157
1908397152
Volvo F88 and F89 at Work by Patrick W. Dyer
Used - Like New
Hardback
Fox Chapel Publishers International
2012-05-06
144
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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