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THE ROVER STORY

Graham Robson

ISBN 978-1-78711-935-2

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Publication: 28 MARCH 2024
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ISBN: 9781787119352
Price: £40
Binding: Hardback

Format: 250 x 207 mm
Extent: 224 pp
Illustrated: 127 pictures
Thema: WGCB Cars

Comparative title: 9781787116320 The Cars of BMC
(April 2022)

A Veloce Classic reprint.

Graham Robson traces the history of the company right
back to the Starley family’s Coventry-made bicycles of the
1870s. Delving deeply into the records and talking to many
people who have been connected with Rover cars since
the 1930s, he unfolds a fascinating account of the men who
After a varied career in the automotive industry the late Graham directed the company’s fortunes, of their vision and of their
Robson had gained a worldwide reputation as a motoring historian, and occasional lapses. The company’s impressive record is
has more than 160 books to his credit. analysed here in this probing, truthful yet affectionate look
at one of the greatest names in the British motor industry.
Graham Robson’s writing began with rally reports for magazines which
evolved into a job with Autocar from 1965-1969. He was recruited back The definitive history of the Rover Company.
to industry at Rootes to run the Product Proving department, then after
a brief period in 1972 as technical director of a safety belt company,
became an independent motoring writer. Graham has lived 'by the pen'
and 'by the voice', not only writing but commentating, presenting and
organising events of all types.

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