Download or read book Men and Motors of 'the Austin' written by Barney Sharratt and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story rich in historical detail, human experience and social history, Men and Motors of "The Austin" covers the history of the Longbridge factory from inception by Herbert Austin in 1905 through to present-day ownership by BMW. Sharratt details the many famous car designs that have emerged from the Longbridge works, the factorys wartime production, and describes life in a major car production plant, from shop floor to design, development, and management. Based on interviews with those who designed, developed, and built the cars.