The Duckham's story : a century of fighting friction / Robin Wager.
By: Wager, Robin
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BookPublisher: Somerset : Haynes Pub., 1999Description: 160 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 1859606393.Subject(s): Duckham family | Alexander Duckham & Co | Automobiles -- Great Britain -- Lubrication | Lubrication and lubricants industry -- Great Britain -- HistoryDDC classification: 629.255 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 629.255 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00075096 | ||
| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 629.255 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00075095 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
As motoring for the masses became a reality after the World War II, Duckham's grew to become a household name for engine oil. Working alongside the British motor industry, it met the challenges of new technology as they arose, a good example being in lubricating the power unit of the revolutionary Mini. From curing oil consumption in the family car, to involvment in major speed records, the century of Duckham's achievement has incuded helping some of the greatest names in motorsport on their way to the hall of fame.
Includes index.
The early days -- Fame and fortune -- War and peace -- The Duckham's story in colour -- The queue for 'Q' -- The sporting life -- Towards the millenium.