LEYLAND P76 - ANYTHING BUT AVERAGE
A History of a Uniquely Australian Car.
Author Name Gavin
Farmer
Binding Hard Cover
Book Condition New
Number of pages 288 pages
Number of Photos: 100's illustrations
Dimensions 27 x 21 cm
Publisher Ilinga Books Publication Published August
2008
ISBN Number 9780980522907 / 0980522900
Availability In Stock
ABOUT
A Comprehensive guide to the Leyland P76 motoring phenomena covering
the full story of the Leyland P76. From development, styling and design
through to engine development and release With colour photos and full specs
on the entire range of BMC and Leyland cars built in Australia. Including
the story of the Force 7, the P76 station wagon and the P82 and Leyland's
racing history in Australia
Full Interview with Peter North, the last Australian Managing Director
of Leyland Australia with complementary information from other notable
Leyland Australia people, including Bill Abbott, Graham Hardy, Reg Fulford,
Roger Foy, Romand Rodbergh, John Kay and others
With a bonus Replication of an authentic 1973 publicity
handout comparing the P76 to its major rivals Holdens - Falcons - Valiants
CHAPTERS COVERING:
Early post-war history of Austin, Morris and BMC and the cars made
pre-P76
The search for a local identity
The full design and development of the P76 including the collaboration
with Adelaide Company Castalloy Ltd in making the P76’s aluminium alloy
V8 engine
The media release and public reaction
The world’s only Austin V8—a P76 prototype
BMC’s rally success and the P76 in competition, including John McCormack’s
F5000
The saga of the Ilinga AF2 powered by the 4.4-litre aluminium alloy
V8
The P76 station wagon, Force 7 coupes and P82 replacement for the unloved
Marina
Numerous Appendixes with specifications, engine detail and production
numbers
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