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East Lancashire Coachbuilders: The Definitive History by David Barrow

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The Story of a British Bus and Coach Manufacturer

East Lancashire Coachbuilders was one of the UK's leading bus and coach manufacturers for over 100 years. The company was founded in 1894 and built its first bus in 1907. Over the years, East Lancashire Coachbuilders produced a wide range of buses and coaches, including single-deckers, double-deckers, and articulated buses.

East Lancashire Coachbuilders was known for its high-quality products and its innovative designs. The company was one of the first to introduce the rear-engine bus, and it also developed the "Plaxton" body style, which became a popular choice for bus operators in the UK and around the world.

East Lancashire Coachbuilders

by David Barrow

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In 1989, East Lancashire Coachbuilders was acquired by Volvo Bus. The company continued to produce buses and coaches under the East Lancashire Coachbuilders name until 2006, when it was closed down.

The Definitive History

David Barrow's book, "East Lancashire Coachbuilders: The Definitive History," is the first comprehensive history of the company. The book is based on extensive research, including interviews with former employees and access to the company's archives.

The book covers the entire history of East Lancashire Coachbuilders, from its humble beginnings to its closure in 2006. It includes over 500 rare and unpublished photographs, as well as detailed descriptions of the company's products and innovations.

"East Lancashire Coachbuilders: The Definitive History" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British bus and coach manufacturing.

Chapter 1: The Early Years
Chapter 2: The Inter-War Years
Chapter 3: The Post-War Years
Chapter 4: The 1960s and 1970s
Chapter 5: The 1980s and 1990s
Chapter 6: The End of an Era
Appendix 1: List of East Lancashire Coachbuilders Products
Appendix 2: List of East Lancashire Coachbuilders Customers
Bibliography
Index

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About the Author

David Barrow is a bus and coach enthusiast with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He is the author of several books on bus and coach history, including "The History of Plaxton" and "The History of Leyland Buses." He is a member of the Omnibus Society and the Bus Preservation Society.

David Barrow lives in the UK with his wife and two children.

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"East Lancashire Coachbuilders: The Definitive History is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British bus and coach manufacturing." - Omnibus Society

"David Barrow has written a comprehensive and well-researched history of East Lancashire Coachbuilders. The book is full of rare and unpublished photographs, and it provides a detailed account of the company's products and innovations." - Bus Preservation Society

East Lancashire Coachbuilders

by David Barrow

5 out of 5