Edward Turner

An active motorcyclist since 1946 in both road and competition events. Retired in 1991 as Editorial Director of the Haynes Publishing Group. regular contributor to Old Bike Mart and on irregular occasions to most other motorcycling magazines. Member of the Vintage MCC and founder of one of its Sections, also a member of the LE Velo Club. Life member of the London Douglas MCC and the Kickstart Club or Torbay. Experience of broadcasting on radio and TV.

Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction 1 Early days in Edwardian London 7 2 On the brink of a new career 3 The Breakthrough - a job with Ariel 4 The happiest years of his life 5 War, and all manner of problems 6 Back again at Triumph's helm 7 Post-war production commences 8 The Thunderbird makes its debut 9 Triumph enters the lightweight market 10 Johnny Allen's record-breaking saga 11 Unit-construction twins Colour Gallery 12 Japan's threat to the British motorcycle industry 13 Heading for retirement 14 The American market Appendix 1 A tribute to Nan Plant Appendix 2 Sources of reference Index