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Motorcycle Apprentice: Matchless - In Name & Reputation by Bill Cakebread (Engli

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ISBN-13
9781787110496
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Publication Name
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ISBN
9781787110496
Publication Year
2016
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Book Title
Motorcycle Apprentice: Matchless-In Name & Reputation
Item Height
250mm
Author
Bill Cakebread
Publisher
Veloce Publishing LTD
Genre
Sports
Topic
Motorcycles
Item Width
207mm
Item Weight
513g
Number of Pages
128 Pages

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This is the inspiring story of how a young school-leaver with no academic qualifications and low expectations built a successful career based on an apprenticeship with Associated Motor Cycles Ltd, and eventually became Managing Director of his company.It describes the very personal story of the ups and downs of factory life in the 1950s and 1960s. In particular, it conveys the unique atmosphere and excitement that surrounds the manufacture of motorcycles, an atmosphere that for those who have experienced it is like no other. The excellence of the training that was provided by the company enabled the writer to achieve far more than he ever anticipated.The journey through the factory, starting with the lowliest of duties in the machine shops and ending as personal assistant to the top motorcycle designers of their time, is described in detail. It gives a rare insight into working practices within the different departments and the characters that were employed.Supported by a host of period photographs and rare documents, it provides a unique record of work within the British motorcycle industry in the final years of its decline into oblivion.

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Veloce Publishing LTD
ISBN-13
9781787110496
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Book Title
Motorcycle Apprentice: Matchless-In Name & Reputation
Author
Bill Cakebread
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Motorcycles
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Sports
Number of Pages
128 Pages

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Item Height
250mm
Item Width
207mm
Item Weight
513g

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Bill Cakebread
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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  • by derekm1227
    May 22, 2019

    A good accurate and easy to read History of British motorbike manufacturing

    This is a quite unusual book almost unique I might say. Cakebread tells his autobiography during the time (late fifties through to sixties) he worked in one of the largest of the British motorcycle factories. In dong this he shows some insight into the design and manufacturing techniques of the time. By telling a story of the workers and managers the final history is illustrated in a way it could not be by some one merely researching the documents. It is full of contemporary Photos and reminiscences of the workers. For an important history of this sort it is well written and easy to read. Well worth the time taken to read it by anyone interested in any make of British bike during these last years but especially to AJS: Matchless and Norton owners.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: wordery_specialist

  • by michaewill_60
    Mar 22, 2018

    ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||Good Insight.I found the book a good interesting read, that gives a good insight to the factory.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: books--etc

  • by mudpluger44
    Jul 11, 2019

    Realy enjoyed from start to finish.

    Makes you realise what a fantastic industry and talented engineers we once had.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: wordery_specialist

  • by 2015nzcochr
    Jun 01, 2023

    Awesome

    Great read

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: pefin4857

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