An Alvis Motoring Adventure: An Overland Journey from Bombay to Coventry in 1960 by Ann Duncan and Rob Gunnell (2010)
An Alvis Motoring Adventure: An Overland Journey from Bombay to Coventry in 1960 by Ann Duncan and Rob Gunnell (2010)
Authors: Ann Duncan & Rob Gunnell
Publisher: Heather Goldsmith, Sydney, 2010
Edition: First Edition
Format: Softcover
Pages: i, 190 pages
ISBN: 9780646548395/0646548395
Language: English
Condition: Near Fine – light shelf wear to covers and base of book, otherwise clean and tightly bound
Description:
An Alvis Motoring Adventure chronicles an extraordinary overland journey undertaken in 1960 by Ann Duncan and Rob Gunnell, who travelled from Bombay (Mumbai) to Coventry in their beloved Alvis. This first-person travel memoir brings together adventure, resilience, and motoring passion as the pair recount their epic expedition through deserts, mountains, and borders—captured in vivid narrative and over 100 photographs and maps.
The book is both a nostalgic tribute to an era of spirited travel and an homage to the classic Alvis automobile. It is a rare and fascinating title for car enthusiasts, overland travel lovers, and collectors of motoring history.
Why You’ll Love It:
An inspiring story of adventure, grit, and vintage motoring, beautifully documented in this large-format edition—ideal for fans of classic cars, postwar travel writing, and personal odysseys.
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