A biography of the man who was probably the most important individual in the history of the British motorcycle industry. Including many photographs from the Turner family's collections, this book gives you the inside story on Turner life and how he found the inspiration to come up with so many innovative and successful motorcycle designs. From the Speed Twin to the Tiger, from the Thunderbird to the Bonneville, these Turner creations helped Triumph live up to its advertising slogan, "The Best Motorcycle in the World."
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Respected and feared, Edward Turner was the heart of Triumph for more than three decades. He designed the quintessential British bike and ruled the industry with an imposing, stern personality. But behind the public figure was a family man, a gifted engineer, and a very private person. Clew brings him out for the first time, in an obviously reverential book. While he is not as critical of Turner as many of his contemporaries, Clew is not an apologist either. He gives us a fascinating look at the many sides of Edward Turner most of us will never know. And he does it with enough good photos of classic bikes that even Turner's critics will want this book!
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When Edward VII ascended the throne on 24th January 1901, he was in his 60th year. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tiger Cub, Speed Twin, Grand Prix, Motor Cycling, Motor Cycle Show, John Giles, Johnson Motors, Roy Peplow, Jim Alves, Johnny Allen, Neale Shilton, Bert Hopwood, Allan Jefferies, Triumph Engineering Company, International Six Days Trial, Purchase Tax, Ken Heanes, Val Page, Earls Court, Freddie Clarke, Turner Special, World War, Ivor Davies, Experimental Department, Don Brown New!
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When Edward VII ascended the throne on 24th January 1901, he was in his 60th year. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tiger Cub, Speed Twin, Grand Prix, Motor Cycling, Motor Cycle Show, John Giles, Johnson Motors, Roy Peplow, Jim Alves, Johnny Allen, Neale Shilton, Bert Hopwood, Allan Jefferies, Triumph Engineering Company, International Six Days Trial, Purchase Tax, Ken Heanes, Val Page, Earls Court, Freddie Clarke, Turner Special, World War, Ivor Davies, Experimental Department, Don Brown New!
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