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The British industry was exhorted to 'export or die', and until well into the 1950s the majority of the British bikes were sold abroad. During this period, the industry continued to develop various exciting machines. This book tells the story of the British post-war motorcycle during this golden age of the industry.

Table of Contents
?Introduction /War Birds /Export or Die /The Boom Years /Commuter Bikes – Cheap and Cheerful /Sidecars – Family Transport /Indian Summer /Suggested Reading /Places to Visit /Index

British Motorcycles of the 1940s and 50s No 607

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 10/10/2010
      ISBN13: 9780747808053, 978-0747808053
      ISBN10: 0747808058
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The British industry was exhorted to 'export or die', and until well into the 1950s the majority of the British bikes were sold abroad. During this period, the industry continued to develop various exciting machines. This book tells the story of the British post-war motorcycle during this golden age of the industry.

      Table of Contents
      ?Introduction /War Birds /Export or Die /The Boom Years /Commuter Bikes – Cheap and Cheerful /Sidecars – Family Transport /Indian Summer /Suggested Reading /Places to Visit /Index

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