AEC Lorries

BKS SB

AEC Lorries explores the story of lorry
use in the last fifty years, showing
the diverse use of the vehicles and
their configurations for many different
types of work, with a focus on one of
the great British manufacturers – AEC.
AEC lorries have always been held in
high esteem at home and abroad because
of their powerful engines and relative
simplicity. They were to be found in
many large and small fleets, capable of
any type of work.

A large proportion of AEC production
was exported, particularly to British
Commonwealth countries, where they
endured hostile climates, severe
overloading, and abuse on poor roads;
nevertheless, they remained as good
working equipment. It has been said by
many in the transport sector that if
AEC engines had been developed, rather
than other types within the British
Leyland range, AEC vehicles would have
become a range of lorries and buses
that were second to none.

Lorries are now the lifeblood of the
nation and, without them, our lives
would be much less rich. Railways have
always been of great interest, but road
transport, in its many forms and
diverse liveries, has become an object
of enthusiastic interest. This book
looks to explore one of the most iconic
and recognisable brands of British
roads, using 180 rare and unpublished
images.

• 96 Pages
• Colour and Black & White Photographs Throughout
• Softback
• 235 mm x 165 mm