{"product_id":"1899-1949-50-years-of-progress-in-scientific-lubrication-castrol-50th-anniversary-paperback-1949","title":"1899–1949: 50 Years of Progress in Scientific Lubrication – Castrol 50th Anniversary (Paperback, 1949)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, good \/ acceptable condition, (first and last page are detached) see images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate half a century of automotive, aviation, and industrial development with \u003cem\u003e1899–1949: 50 Years of Progress in Scientific Lubrication\u003c\/em\u003e. Published in 1949 by C. C. Wakefield \u0026amp; Company (the makers of Castrol oil), this rare vintage promotional paperback commemorates the 50th anniversary of the House of Wakefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross 72 beautifully illustrated pages, this archival volume charts the company's historic journey alongside major mechanical achievements on land, in the air, and on water. Packed with over 160 classic black-and-white photos with detailed historical captions, it showcases early racing vehicles, pioneer aircraft, motorcycles, trains, and tractors that shaped post-war engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent piece of motoring ephemera and transport history, this scarce booklet is an essential addition for any serious automobilia collector, industrial historian, or classic motorsport enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: C. C. Wakefield \u0026amp; Company Limited (Castrol) | 50th Anniversary Promotional Edition, 1949 | Paperback | 72 pages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C. C. Wakefield \u0026 Company Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51975127957724,"sku":"AMB-1949-CASTROL-50YRS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/bonhams-collectors-moto1899-1949-50-years-of-progress-in-scientific-lubrication-book-0r-cars-motorcycles-automobilia-saturday-25-june-2011-byron-kennedy-hall-sydney-book-0.jpg?v=1783486942","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/1899-1949-50-years-of-progress-in-scientific-lubrication-castrol-50th-anniversary-paperback-1949","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}