Rootes Commercials [9781908347046]
Date Added: Tuesday 24. July, 2012
ROOTES is one of the most famous names in our automotive history and its commercial vehicles came under the banners of Commer and Karrier. The company generally stuck with conventional designs, but occasionally showed sparks of innovation, such as the QX underfloor engine concept in 1948. That was followed by the TS3 engine, an opposed-piston, two-stroke diesel whose power, torque and fuel efficiency were quite remarkable.
In the event, Rootes struggled in the 1960s to compete with market leaders Leyland, Ford and Bedford and by 1976, when the Commer name was dropped, fewer than 10,000 of the Dunstable-built trucks found buyers.
Nevertheless, the story is a fascinating one and it is told in “Rootes Commercials”, by Peter and David Henshaw. The 64-page soft-back has plenty of interesting illustrations and makes a good read.
Classic & Vintage Commercials
In the event, Rootes struggled in the 1960s to compete with market leaders Leyland, Ford and Bedford and by 1976, when the Commer name was dropped, fewer than 10,000 of the Dunstable-built trucks found buyers.
Nevertheless, the story is a fascinating one and it is told in “Rootes Commercials”, by Peter and David Henshaw. The 64-page soft-back has plenty of interesting illustrations and makes a good read.
Classic & Vintage Commercials
Rating: 
[5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
