The Simms Story from 1891 by St. John C. Nixon
$20.00
Secondhand hardcover good condition. Published by Whitehead Morris Limited. A book detailing the history of Simms. The author has previously written 'The Invention of the Automobile'.
Frederick R. Simms was a pivotal figure in the British motor industry, credited with founding the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The company, Simms Motor Units, was well-known for manufacturing high-tension magnetos and other electrical components for the automotive industry.
Subjects: Automotive, Automotive Industry, Books, History, Non Fiction, Nostalgia, Shopfloor, Tra001, Vintage, Vintage CarsBook details
- Title
- The Simms Story from 1891
- Authors
- St. John C. Nixon
- Publisher
- Whitehead Morris Limited
- Language
- English
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Subjects
- automotive, automotive industry, books, history, non fiction, nostalgia, shopfloor, tra001, vintage, vintage cars
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, AUTOMOTIVE BOOKS, HISTORY, NON-FICTION BOOKS, NOSTALGIA, VINTAGE BOOKS
Type: Book
Category: AUTOMOTIVE, AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, BOOKS, HISTORY, NON FICTION, NOSTALGIA, SHOPFLOOR, TRA001, VINTAGE, VINTAGE CARS
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