Veteran & Vintage Public Service Vehicles by David Kaye (1963 Ian Allan Paperback)

2nd hand book, good condition, see images

Veteran & Vintage Public Service Vehicles by David Kaye (1963 First Edition Paperback) provides a detailed, illustrated history of early British buses, trams, trolleybuses, and commercial passenger vehicles from the turn of the twentieth century up to the 1930s.

Published by Ian Allan Ltd, this classic public transport guide chronicles famous historical makes and models including horse-drawn omnibuses, Milnes-Daimler double-deckers, AEC "B", "Q", and "NS" classes, Leyland Titans, and early trolleybuses. The book documents surviving preserved vehicles, museum collections such as the Montagu Motor Museum at Beaulieu and Crich Tramway Museum, and early preservation efforts by transport societies. Richly illustrated with rare archive photographs and technical specifications, this volume is an essential reference for bus historians, tramway enthusiasts, and vintage public transport collectors.

Key Features

• Classic 1963 Ian Allan illustrated guide to veteran and vintage public service vehicles.
• Detailed coverage of early horse buses, electric trams, trolleybuses, and classic motorbuses.
• Includes historical listings for AEC, Leyland, Albion, Dennis, Bedford, and Thornycroft.
• Authored by renowned public transport historian David Kaye.
• Illustrated throughout with rare historic photographs and preservation notes.