For nearly half a century Alvis was famed worldwide for the design and manufacture of its thoroughbred cars, including pioneering work on front-wheel drive and independent suspension. The Coventry precision-engineering firm always knew that diversification was essential for survival and went on to make aero engines and armored fighting vehicles. As Alvis ceased to exist as a separate entity when it became part of BAe Systems in 2004, this fourth edition - which includes important new material - is the definitive history of ...
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For nearly half a century Alvis was famed worldwide for the design and manufacture of its thoroughbred cars, including pioneering work on front-wheel drive and independent suspension. The Coventry precision-engineering firm always knew that diversification was essential for survival and went on to make aero engines and armored fighting vehicles. As Alvis ceased to exist as a separate entity when it became part of BAe Systems in 2004, this fourth edition - which includes important new material - is the definitive history of the marque.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Stated First Published. The Library Seal of James Alvis on front free end paper and again, gold, on rear pastedown. Clean, no other marks, no tears, gently read, a bit of edging to unclipped dust jacket.
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Very Good/Very Good. 376 Pages. 0854296670 This meticulously researched story reveals why Alvis survived so many other high quality car makers and signposts the story of the company's success in a risk fraught. Clean copy in very good condition.
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Very Good/Very Good. 432 Pages 0854299750 This book is divided into six parts plus appendices: Part I; Company history, Part II; Racing history, Part III; Car specifications & performance data, Part IV; Aero engines, Part V; Armoured vehicles, and Part VI Alvis ownership.
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Near Fine/Near Fine. 448 Pages 1844255247 For nearly 50 years Coventry-based Alvis manufactured cars that were renowned worldwide for their quality, performance and reliability-from the first 10/30 to the last TF21 Three Litre. In the mid 1930s the company diversified into aero and defence industries, ultimately developing the famous multi-application Leonides and Leonides Major radial aero engines and becoming Europe's largest builder of light armoured vehiclles, including the versatile Stormer tank, before being bought by, and absorbed into, British Aerospace. This redesigned and expanded fourth edition of Kenneth Day's authoritative book brings the fascinating British success story fully up to date. Very clean condition.