British Leyland (The Inevitable Car Crash)
Nigel Thorley SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £35 plus expenses (no expenses up to 25 miles from DN9)
- Category:
- Business
- Updated:
- 21st October 2025
- Tagged:
- 20Th Century | Motoring History | British Leyland
A brief resume of the British car industry during the 1950s/60s and lead up to the formatiion of British Leyland bringing most of the vehicle manufacturers and many component suppliers under one regime. The trials, tribulations, Government interference, financial, marketing and quality issues, all revealed, along with details on the products (good and bad) the company produced.
Views: 18 | Enquiries: 0About Nigel Thorley
A retired professional editor, author and photographer with particular interest in motoring topics, collecting and hobbies. I can provide professionally produced talks of any length from 30 minutes to a full evening, with or without visual aids, covering a variety of listed topics, or create unique presentations to suit specific organisations. Most talks are accompanied by professionally produced Powerpoint presentations and I can supply the equipment or can plug in to equipment onsite. I am willing to travel any distance provided a contribution is made to mileage/fuel costs.
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