{"title":"Books by James Stringer","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781787111912","title":"An Austin Anthology","description":"\u003ci\u003eAn Austin Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining collection of true stories that feature just a few of the products manufactured by the Austin Motor Company from 1906 until the outbreak of the Second World War, including the people who helped to make them, those who drove them, and even those who flew them.\u003cbr\u003e Although the history of the Austin Seven and Taxicabs have been covered before in much greater detail elsewhere, you will find within these pages the stories of many other Austin creations: the Austin 12\/6 which could be won by smoking Kensitas cigarettes; the Austin 20 which competed in the 1914 Austrian Alpine Trial; the remarkable racing car named ‘Pobble’ which went on to serve as an ambulance during the First World War, and the Australian couple who, in 1926, decided to drive their Austin Twelve right around Australia. The Music Hall artist, George Clarke, who performed on stage with his Austin Seven, and the ‘Austin Unity Song,’ a recording of which was presented to guests at the company’s annual dinner, are just two more fascinating stories which go to make up this Austin Anthology.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305654694261,"sku":"9781787111912","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781787111912_46c6c989-ea9e-45b9-bae0-d1b7b4946a4d.jpg?v=1786026123"},{"product_id":"9781914929007","title":"Herbert Austin's Heavy Twelve-Four","description":"\u003cp\u003eUntil now there has been no in-depth book about the Austin 12\/4. This most worthy of cars epitomised Herbert Austin's philosophy that his cars must demonstrate longevity, robust construction, sound engineering and represent good value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere we have the story behind the model's introduction, contemporary press reports, early advertisements, from the first brochures issued up to 1934-35, the various body styles available. Those which were exported as chassis to New Zealand and Australia and then bodied locally are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe taxicabs have a section to themselves, as does the different coachwork available from various coachbuilders – including the work they undertook during the war. When many cabs dating from the thirties were pensioned off in the early fifties, they took on many other roles, and Jim details some of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparate chapters are reserved for 12\/4s which have earned their own special place in the Austin Twelve's history; these include “Peggy”, the cab featured in the film Carry on Cabby, and “Gumdrop”, the tourer immortalised by the late Val Biro. The Austin 12\/4 has survived in respectable numbers, and if you are wondering why, Jim's book will leave you in no doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to know about the Heavy 12\/4 Austin, including stories of restorations, is in this book. In 2022 we celebrate the centenary of the addition of this model to the Austin range\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309371339125,"sku":"9781914929007","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781914929007_c1ca0458-f7d3-4710-a7ab-52aa36d5d3a3.jpg?v=1786030941"},{"product_id":"austin-sixteen-light-six","title":"Austin Sixteen Light Six","description":"In this authoritative and readable book, Austin expert and historian James Stringer gives a unique insight into one of the most significant vintage Austins. At its launch, Britain’s first motoring magazine The Autocar said that the car had ‘a remarkable blend of good qualities’ which were ‘exceptionally pleasing to both drivers and passengers’. Based on his personal experience of owning an Austin Sixteen Light Six and his unrivalled knowledge of vintage Austins, James Stringer reveals the engineering and technical developments that helped the Austin Sixteen Light Six to earn these accolades, including the smooth delivery of power from its six-cylinder engine and the ride which was an improvement on that of similar Austins such as the Austin Twelve. These rugged and dependable cars were not only popular in the 1930s but are also a good choice as a vintage car today. Based on his personal experience and membership of the Vintage Austin Register, the author provides an authoritative guide to ownership and troubleshooting for this quietly impressive motor car.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503715885429,"sku":"9781398109872","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398109872.jpg?v=1786867425"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-james-stringer.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}