{"product_id":"an-austin-anthology-ii","title":"An Austin Anthology II","description":"Following on from Jim Stringer’s first book, An Austin Anthology, this \nsecond volume unearths some more delightful vintage Austin stories, with \noriginal period photos, making this read a great pleasure for all Austin \nenthusiasts. Following on from Jim Stringer’s first book An Austin \nAnthology, this second volume features 20 more stories relating to the \nAustin Motor Company, its products and the people who purchased them. \nThe author takes a look at the very first Austin to be built, and \ndiscovers why it was able to be offered to the public so quickly after \nthe Company’s formation only a few month’s earlier. He also uncovers how \nthe single-cylinder Austin Seven, whilst designed at Longbridge, was \nactually built at the Swift Motor Car factory in Coventry, and offered \nas a Swift or an Austin. In 1908 Herbert Austin produced four 100hp \nracing cars to compete at the French Grand Prix in Dieppe. But what \nhappened to them afterwards? And is the only survivor, now on display at \nthe British Heritage Museum, Gaydon as genuine as it would appear? And \nthen there is the story of Daisy Fearon, whose only means of transport \nwas a 1928 Austin which she’d owned since 1931. As Daisy aged, her \ndriving became less and less predictable, causing those who knew her to \nrun for cover when she was seen at the wheel. An amusing and nostalgic \ncollection of stories, illustrated with original period photographs, An \nAustin Anthology II is bound to entertain and delight all Austin \nenthusiasts. Celebrates one of the most successful British car \nmanufacturers with an assortment of amusing and interesting stories. \nMany previously untold stories are featured in this second Anthology. \nContains many rare and previously unpublished photographs, along with \nmany unpublished stories.","brand":"Veloce Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31917562921031,"sku":"B09361","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/b09361.jpg?v=1772259142","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/bs\/products\/an-austin-anthology-ii","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}