Daimler Century

The Full History of Britain's Oldest Car Maker

• Author(s): Edward John Barrington Douglas-Scott-Montagu Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, David Burgess-Wise,
• Publisher: Patrick Stephens
• Pages: 304
• ISBN_10: 1852604948
  ISBN_13: 9781852604943
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Business & Economics / Infrastructure , Business & Economics / Industries / Automobile Industry , Transportation / Automotive / General , Transportation / Automotive / Antique & Classic ,

Description:... Daimler has made history in many ways. A Daimler was the first car to drive from one end of Britain to the other. Daimler played a leading role in the development of land and aircraft weaponry, pioneered car radio and revolutionized automotive transmissions. Associated with ceremonial limousines for British royalty, the company also built police cars, commercial vehicles, ambulances and even flying machines. This history interweaves personalities, products, automotive and social history.