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

Drawing from factory records

the infrastructure and pre-scouts

The Ford Escort began as a small car in 1967

and passions

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