{"product_id":"three-wheelers-ken-hill-1986-first-edition","title":"Three-wheelers — Ken Hill (1986, First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, very good condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Quirky World of Alternative Transport with \u003cem\u003eThree-wheelers\u003c\/em\u003e by Ken Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve into the uniquely eccentric and fascinating evolution of three-wheeled transport with \u003cem\u003eThree-wheelers\u003c\/em\u003e by automotive enthusiast Ken Hill. Published in 1986 by Shire Publications as part of their highly regarded Shire Album series (Volume #165), this first-edition paperback delivers a concise, engaging, and thoroughly illustrated look into a highly distinctive branch of motoring history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over a century, the three-wheeled vehicle filled a crucial economic gap, providing a cheap, tax-efficient, and practical alternative to conventional motor cars and motorcycles. Hill expertly tracks this engineering lineage, from the early pioneered steam-driven tricycles of the Victorian era to iconic post-war microcars, delivery vans, and sporting machines. Readers will explore the technical triumphs and design philosophies behind legendary manufacturers such as Morgan, Reliant, Messerschmitt, and Bond, discovering how these nimble vehicles captured the imagination of the public.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning 32 pages, this highly collectible reference booklet features a wealth of rare archival photographs, historical advertisements, and technical insights. It documents a time when tax loopholes and sheer manufacturing ingenuity produced some of the most memorable and charismatic shapes to ever grace the roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential pick for microcar enthusiasts, classic British motoring fans, scale modelers, and collectors of rare transport literature, this first-edition copy of \u003cem\u003eThree-wheelers\u003c\/em\u003e beautifully honors the design legacy of these proud motoring underdogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Ken Hill · Publisher: Shire Publications · Year: 1986 · Edition: First Edition · Format: Paperback · Pages: 32 · Dimensions: 21.0 cm × 15.0 cm × 0.4 cm · Weight: 0.11 kg · Language: English\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shire Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51906661548252,"sku":"9780852637852","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/Scan_0002_cffeaef8-8f9a-480f-92ba-e74b9a35ff16.jpg?v=1782878071","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/three-wheelers-ken-hill-1986-first-edition","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}