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Leyland Lightning

By Etienne Psaila

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Leyland Lightning

By Etienne Psaila

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From the soot-covered depots of Lancashire to the bright red double-deckers of London, Leyland Lightning charts the dramatic rise and fall of one of Britain's most storied manufacturers. Spanning the birth of the Lancashire Steam Motor Company in 1896 through to Leyland's absorption into multinational conglomerates by the late 1980s, this deeply researched and vividly told narrative explores how Leyland Motors powered the nation's transport infrastructure for nearly a century.
With a cast of iconic machines-the Titan, Leopard, Atlantean, National, and Beaver-Leyland defined the visual and mechanical language of British public and commercial transport. This book tells the full story, from global exports and municipal contracts to strikes, mergers, and engineering triumphs. Rich in industrial insight and cultural context, Leyland Lightning is a tribute to the men, machines, and moments that shaped a British legend-and a mirror of the broader arc of 20th-century British manufacturing.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
230
Release Date:
2025-06-06
Publication Date:
2025-06-06
Publisher:
Independently Published
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1923504436
ISBN13:
9781923504431
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
340 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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