Guiding the World on British Vehicles
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The Third Edition of "The British Commercial Vehicle Industry" Attracts Much Favourable Comment THE recently published third edition of that comprehensive review of British products in the field of road transport, "The British Commercial Vehicle Industry," has been received by transport users, commercial-vehicle importers and agents, governmental and loeal authorities in all parts of the world with even greater appreciation and enthusiasm than were accorded to previous editions.
Enlarged in scope, with more pages, many new illustrations and up-to-date specifications;this book has already proved its value in our overseas markets as a means for .-promoting interest in British products and providing as much information concerning each of them as can be embodied in one publication.
The contents Include details of goods and passenger vehicles of all types, municipal and specialized models, and bodywork Torthese, proprietary units including engines, components, accessories and tyres, and workshop equipment. Particularly useful is a geographical index to vehicle makers' overseas factories and distributors.
A lightning index to good vehicles by payload capacities has been introduced for the first time. Another new feature is a section dealing specifically with trolleybus equipment, in which there is a good deal of interest overseas.
Tributes from Many Countries
Characteristic of the many tributes paid to the third edition are the following extracts from a representative selection of letters:—
Brazil.—Intimex Industria e Cornerdo SA., S.A., writes: "This is probably one of the finest publications of the trade, and it is really of great help to us."
Ceylon.—Rowlands, Ltd., says: "To us in the motor trade a review of this description is invaluable and we congratulate the publishers on placing in the hands of the operators such a wealth of information."
Holland.—Van Doorne's Automobielfabriek N.V., writes: "We can inform you that this copy will be placed in our special library within the reach of our staff and employees. We attach so much importance to this edition that we have ordered a second copy."
United States of America.—The Trade Department of the British Consulate General, Chicago, says: "We have received a number of inquiries, particularly for special equipment for use in other overseas territories, and we have found your comprehensive directory an extremely valuable means for providing speedy information on the details of British equipment available."
Eire.—Arthur Guinness, Son and Co., Ltd., writes: "This commendable production meets the needs of every commercial vehicle and industrial unit operator, and provides at instant calling ready reference to problems which arise practically daily."
South Afriea.—The Imperial Cold Storage and Supply CO., Ltd., says: A34
"We have perused this book carefully, and found it to be of very great interest. We wish to compliment you on the way the data has been compiled, with special mention of the colour-code system for easy identification of the main sections. We have circulated this book amongst our branches and subsidiaries, and feel sure that it will prove an invaluable guide for the purchasing of heavy-duty vehicles."
Upholding Prestige
Albion Motors (Overseas), Ltd., writes: "May we be permitted to congratulate all those responsible for the layout, the quality of the paper, the attractive advertisements and the wealth of information, which, perhaps, only those who are far removed from the scene of manufacture are in a position fully to • appreciate. Publications such as this go a long way to uphold the prestige of the British vehicle industry, with which we are proud to be associated."
The Electricity Suppl4 Commission —Rand Undertaking, remarks:, "We have found this volume of great interest, and a most helpful guide to our transport problems."
E. K. Green and Co., Ltd., says: " We operate a considerable fleet of lorries in our line of business (wines and spirits), and have found the information contained in the volume very interesting indeed."
Thailand.—Anglo-Thai Motors, Ltd., says: "We would like to congratulate you on this, publication, which is not only interesting but also extremely valuable to us in locating the manufacturers of specialized bodies, etc."
Cochin China.—Peirce, Leslie and Co., Ltd., a British concern, writes: " We would like to congratulate you on this production, which appears to us to be an admirable one. As we are considering the purchase of works trucks and • tractors, it arrived most opportunely, and we are confident that it will prove of great value to us."
Swaziland, Africa.—The government engineer of the Public Works Department, Swaziland, refers to the production as the most useful book of reference and adds:"It has been of considerable assistance to me in recent inquiries made locally for a three-axled tract& unif capable of operating with, a 30-ton low-bed semi-trailer."
Nairobi, Africa.—D. T. Dobie and Co. (E.A.), Ltd., writing from Nairobi, says: "This book is of great assistance to us in our business as vehicle importers and distributors."
Appreciation at Home
:Amongst many letters from important bodies in Britain are the following:—
Front the general secretary of the Motor Agents' Association, Ltd.: "It am very happy to have a copy of this ,most excellent book, which I can well appreciate renders a most. useful service to the industry's export drive."
From the Secretary, British Road . Federation: I should like to congratulate all concerned on this really wonderful publication. • It is a monumental work, and of the greatest possible value to all those interested in the operation of commercial vehicle fleets."
The secretary of the Institute of Transport says: " The previous editions of 'The British Commercial Vehicle Industry' have proved useful on many. occasions. I was therefore very pleased to receive . the. third edition.. This should help to stimulate the interest of . overseas buyers in our products."
The chief executive officer of the . Road Haulage. Amociation says: " I . have received the very handsome new • edition. Apart from the extremely attractive layout, the comprehensive nature of the information contained in this publication makes it of high value as a work of reference."
" The. British Commercial Vehicle Industry" is published in association with The Commercial Motor." Copies • may-. be obtained .at 42s. net, or 43s. . including-postage, from Temple Press . Ltd., Bowling Green Lane, London, E.C.1, or from any bookseller or bookstall.