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The Clydesdale Motor Truck Company - An Illustrated History, 1917-1939 (Paperback)
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The Clydesdale Motor Truck Company - An Illustrated History, 1917-1939 (Paperback)
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This is the story of the Clydesdale Motor Truck Company, which
existed in Clyde, Ohio, from 1917 until 1939. As veterans of the
auto industry, Clydesdale engineers worked closely with London
General Omnibus Company engineers to develop what they described as
the ""perfect"" truck chassis. Shipped from Clyde, Ohio, Clydesdale
trucks became internationally famous during World War I, and earned
the distinctive title, ""Liberty Truck of Europe."" Following the
war, Clydesdale trucks were centre stage in many national motor
truck shows and motor truck tours, as trucks gained popularity
among American farmers and business owners. The Clydesdale truck's
patented ""Driver Under the Hood"" engine governor, which allowed
for speed increases, as well as decreases-essentially modern cruise
control technology-wowed drivers and industry leaders alike. In the
1930's, the Clydesdale Motor Truck Company became one of the first
major manufacturers of diesel engine trucks, and developed what
they described as ""the first completely diesel"" truck chassis.
The story of the Clydesdale Motor Truck Company provides a window
into the early truck manufacturing industry and international
trucking landscape, just as it was giving rise to the modern
industry we recognise today.
General
Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2013 |
First published: |
2014 |
Authors: |
Tiffany Willey Middleton
• James M. Semon
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
296 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-7587-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-7864-7587-0 |
Barcode: |
9780786475872 |
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