British Lorries of the 1950's Diesel Train Books Drawing from factory records

Drawing from factory records

documented in hundreds of images

Despite the often confusing and inaccurate records that make it difficult to establish the exact fate of each car

The Ford Escort began as a small car in 1967

traditional four-wheeled Morgans were modernized with superformed aluminium wings

British Lorries of the 1950's Diesel Train Books Drawing from factory recordsBritish commercial vehicle manufacturers played a key role in bolstering Britain's economy throughout the 1950s, especially during the period of postwar austerity, a time when they contributed to the all important export drive. British lorries were, therefore, seen as the workhorses of the world and performed a wide range of tasks from goods delivery to heavy haulage. The images, contemporary black and white as well as colour, include evocative