AEC BOOKS   A.E.C. Buses, Trucks, Dumptruks & Railcars have featured in many, many books, magazines and journals over the years, and not least in the company's own literature, obviously.  This page is designed to tell the reader which books have been referred to in the compilation of this website, and the related Fotopics picture archive, and is not a definitive listing of every book on A.E.C. My favourite books are those which feature vehicles photographed by the official A.E.C. photographer, inside, or at the main gates of, the Works at Southall.  The new series of books by Brian Thackray promises to be the most comprehensive study of A.E.C. ever published.  The two volumes issued to date are very highly recommended. Then there are the books which include photos taken at Southall by others but which often offer the reader a glimpse of the goings on inside the Works.  For example, Ken Glazier's book about the London RF includes a rare photo of one of the Regal IV prototypes, VMK271, before it was re-registered for service on the Isle of Man. Having been brought up in London Transport territory it's no surprise that several LT-related books are listed below.  Of particular interest to me are the London Bus File series of handbooks, also by Ken Glazier. Not shown here, but a very important part of my "arsenal", are the indispensable chassis lists compiled by the PSV Circle. The majority of these books are out of print, but second-hand copies can be obtained at vehicle rallies.  Don't buy from the first stall you stop at, it's worth shopping around to get the best price. A E C   T I T L E S The AEC Society Gazette Published quarterly by © The AEC Society Launched in 1984 by the AEC Society's founder Brian Goulding. AEC Builders of London's Buses Alan Thomas & John Aldridge © Ian Henry 1979 Concise account of AEC's history illustrated with many interesting contemporary photos. Blue Triangle Alan Townsin © Transport Publishing Co 1980 ISBN 0-903839-47-4 (HB) Retrospective look at AEC buses, published the year after Southall closed. World Trucks No 10 AEC Pat Kennett © Patrick Stephens 1980 ISBN 0-85059-398-0 (HB) Sought-after pictorial history of AEC truck development. AEC Buses in Camera Robin Hannay © Ian Allan 1982 ISBN 0-7110-1160-5 (HB) The author focuses on the development of AEC buses for markets away from London. AEC Trucks in Camera S.W.Stevens-Stratten © Ian Allan 1984 ISBN 0-7110-1443-4 (HB) An alternative pictorial history of AEC commercial vehicles. 75 Years of AEC Alan Townsin © Transport Publishing Co 1987 ISBN 0-86317-142-7 (SB) Celebrating the 75th anniversary of AEC. How sad that the firm didn't make it to that milestone. 80 Years of AEC Alan Townsin & Brian Goulding © Transport Publishing Co 1992 ISBN 0-86317-177-X (SB) Looking at AECs in the UK and around the world. Includes some very interesting pictures of Southall Works. AEC Lorries in the Post-War Years 1945-1979 Graham Edge © Roundoak Publishing 1994 ISBN 1-871565-21-9 (HB) Study of the most popular AEC trucks in the period since 1945. With many photos of working AECs plus an excellent colour section. Ian Allan Transport Library AEC Alan Townsin © Ian Allan 1998 ISBN 0-7110-2620-3 (HB) Some fine official photos of AECs posed outside Southall Works illustrate the AEC story. The AEC Story Part One Brian Thackray © Venture Publications 2001 ISBN 1-898432-37-6 (HB) First part of an authoritative work examining the early years of AEC. Now out of print. AEC Vehicles Origins to 1929 Brian Thackray © Venture Publications 2004 ISBN 1-898432-44-9 (HB) In-depth study of AEC model development in the period up to the Reliance 660 of 1929. M O D E L - S P E C I F I C   T I T L E S The Best of British Buses No 2 The AEC Q Family Alan Townsin © Transport Publishing Co 1981 ISBN 903839 57 1 (HB) Detailed illustrated account covering all variants of the advanced side-engined Q-type. Many official photos. The Best of British Buses No 6 AEC Regals Alan Townsin © Transport Publishing Co 1982 ISBN 0-903839-72-5 (SB) Development of the front engined Regal from the original 1929 version through Mk II, Mk III & Export Mk V types. The Best of British Buses No 7 AEC Regents 1929-1942 Alan Townsin © Transport Publishing Co 1982 ISBN 0-903839-73-3 (SB) Development of the Regent type 661 introduced to many fleets in the Thirties. The Best of British Buses No 10 AEC Regents 1945-1968 Alan Townsin © Transport Publishing Co 1986 ISBN 0-86317-131-1 (HB) The Regent story concluded with Mk III, Mk V, the one-off Mk IV and of course the RT type. AEC Mandator V8 Graham Edge © Gingerfold Publications 1997 Detailed history of V8 engined AECs covering Mandators, Mammoth Majors and the mighty Sabre heavy duty coach. AEC Mammoth Major Mk III Graham Edge © Gingerfold Publications 1999 ISBN 1-902356-05-5 (SB) Definitive guide to the archetypal AEC!  The ultimate AEC lorry described in words & pictures from the AEC archive. AEC Mercury Graham Edge © Gingerfold Publications 2001 ISBN 1-902356-07-1 (SB) 72 pages of informed text plus archive photos, many in colour, tell the story of AEC's most successful medium-weight lorry. AEC Mustang & Marshal Graham Edge © Gingerfold Publications 2002 ISBN 1-902568-08-X (SB) Companion volume to the AEC Mercury, with many colour and black & white photos.      AEC Mandator Graham Edge © Gingerfold Publications 2005 ISBN 1-902356-14-4 (SB) Covering Matador Mk III up to tilt-cab Mandator & Mammoth Minor. Packed with pictures. AEC Bridgemaster / AEC Renown Grahame Wareham © O.B.P.S. 1979 ISBN 0-9506739-0-0 / -1-9 (SB) Illustrated histories of both classes with chassis lists & details of initial disposals. AEC Reliance Gerald Truran & Philip Platt © Roundoak Publishing 1999 ISBN 1-871565-34-0 (HB) Story of the best-selling postwar AEC single deck passenger chassis. More than 180 photos. M O D E L - S P E C I F I C   L O N D O N   T R A N S P O R T   T I T L E S The STLs Ken Blacker © Capital Transport 1984 ISBN 0-904711-61-7 (HB) Fascinating history of the huge class of London AEC Regents with the common code STL. The First RTs Alan Townsin & Tony Beard © Capital Transport 1996 ISBN 1-85414-177-5 (HB) History of "prewar" RTs 1-151. Ten appendices include body changes and wartime route allocations. RT The Story of a London Bus Ken Blacker © Capital Transport 1979 ISBN 0-904711-24-2 (HB) The definitive study of the RT. Full history from prototype to last days in service. RF Ken Glazier © Capital Transport 1991 ISBN 1-85414-138-4 (HB) History of London's RF class of AEC Regal IVs and includes the RFW & BEA coaches. Routemaster Volume One 1954-1969 Ken Blacker © Capital Transport 1991 ISBN 1-85414-131-7 (HB) The Routemaster's first 15 years covered in 24 detailed chapters, featuring some superb colour photos. Routemaster Volume Two 1970-1989 Ken Blacker © Capital Transport 1992 ISBN 1-85414-142-2 (HB) All over adverts, London Country, The Queen's Silver Jubilee & Shillibeer. More superb colour photos. Routemaster Handbook Andrew Morgan © Capital Transport 2001 ISBN 1-85414-237-2 (SB) 3rd Edition of the illustrated listing of all known surviving Routemasters, compiled by the RMOOA's Chairman. Routemaster Jubilee Geoff Rixon © Ian Allan 2004 ISBN 0-7110-2999-7 (HB) Published in Routemaster's 50th anniversary year. Worth buying for the colour shots taken at Southall Works alone! O T H E R   L O N D O N   T R A N S P O R T   &   A E C - R E L A T E D   T I T L E S London Buses 1929-1939 Gavin Martin © Ian Allan 1990 ISBN 0-7110-1880-4 (HB) Highly detailed examination of vehicle types introduced to London during this fascinating period. Many photos taken by the author. London Buses Before The War Ken Glazier © Capital Transport 1995 ISBN 1-85414-182-1 (HB) History of the first 6 years of the L.P.T.B. London Bus File 1933-39 Double Deckers Ken Glazier © Capital Transport 2001 ISBN 1-85414-249-6 (SB) Complete list of all buses & coaches owned by LT, with description & history of each vehicle type. London Bus File 1933-39 Single Deckers Ken Glazier © Capital Transport 2002 ISBN 1-85414-262-3 (SB) Complete list of all buses & coaches owned by LT, with description & history of each vehicle type. Many other titles available. London's Classic Buses John A Gray © Capital Transport 2002 ISBN 1-85414-210-0 (HB) London bus books don't come much better than this. Full of colour plate photos of RTs and RMs, many previously unpublished. London Transport Service Vehicles SUP15 Julian Bowden-Green © L.O.T.S. 1978 Meticulous listing of fleet numbers, dates into and out of service, chassis nos etc. Many AECs listed. Bus Company Service Vehicles Colin Wright © Wyvern Publications 1985 Useful chapter featuring Matadors, Militants and Regents converted by bus companies for a variety of ancillary purposes. Southall Twilight Narrated by Graham Edge © BCVM Trust 1996 Three promotional films including V8 Mandator and Marathon. Park Royal Coachworks Vol 1 Alan Townsin © Transport Publishing Co 1981 ISBN 0-903839-17-2 (HB) Pictorial review of bus building in Park Royal N.W.10 from 1924 to 1944. Bodybuilder's photographs include many AECs. Park Royal Coachworks Vol 2 Alan Townsin © Transport Publishing Co 1980 ISBN 0-903839-42-3 (HB) Second volume spanning the period from 1942 to closure in 1980. AECs feature throughout. London's Lorries Arthur Ingram © Roundoak Publishing 1990 ISBN 1-871565-06-5 (HB) Pictorial review of London's road transport in the '50s & 60s with many AECs featured. Provincial The Gosport & Fareham Story Patrick Miller © Transport Publishing Co 1981 ISBN 0-903839-47-4 (SB) Hampshire operator famous for rebuilding a variety of buses including Regal 4s and a Mandator petrol tanker! The London Brick Company Bill Aldridge © Trans-Pennine Publications 1998 ISBN 0-9521070-9-0 (SB) Pictorial review of London's road transport in the '50s & 60s with many AECs featured. British Fire Engines of the 1950s and 1960s Simon Rowley (2000) © Trans-Pennine Publications ISBN 0-9521070-7-4 (SB) Appliances on AEC & Maudslay chassis are discussed in this interesting book. The Fire Brigade Handbook (edited by) Clive Shearman © British Bus Publishing 1997 ISBN 1-897990-49-9 (SB) Directory of specialist appliances including AEC Regent, Regal & Mercury chassis. Buses in and Around Huddersfield Robert W Berry © Trans-Pennine Publications 2005 ISBN 1-903016-62-6 (SB) Illustrated history of Huddersfield's buses covering the Corporation, J.O.C., Hanson's and much more.