Title: BUILDING CARS IN AUSTRALIA
Morris, Austin, BMC and Leyland 1950-1975
Author Barry Anderson (Editor)
Binding Hard Cover
Book Condition NEW
Number of pages 232 pages
Number of Photos; Illustrated with over 400 illustrations
Dimensions 27.5 x 22.0 CM
Publisher : Halstead Press, Ultimo, N.S.W. Published: 30th May
2012
ISBN 9781920831912
Dewey Number 338.762920994
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ABOUT
In the heyday of Australian cars, one of the "Big Four" local manufacturers
defied the national craze for large family sedans, wagons, vans and utes.
Instead, BMC turned out an amazing array of small and medium cars and work
vehicles from its Sydney factory.
In the 60s and 70s, the distinctive shapes of BMC cars were seen in
every Australian street and driveway. Old favourites included Wolseleys,
Morrises, Austins and MGs. Everybody loved Minis, and recognised Mokes
instantaneously.
During the peak period of European immigration the Victoria Park factory
was one of the biggest employers of migrant workers, with 31 nationalities
in its workforce. It could turn out a finished vehicle every 4 minutes,
the only plant in Australia that built whole cars from scratch on one site—engines,
fittings, bodies, assembly and finish, all together.
In some ways the BMC story is more like a drama than a history: the
bold beginnings, the commitment of its people, delicate relations with
British ownership, the Leyland takeover, the courageous but ill-fated P76,
and the tragic finale.
In Building Cars in Australia people who lived through the middle
of it all tell a story that touched us all.
This book provides a timely study of the possible outcomes as Australia
moves away from motor vehicle manufacturing.
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