Some of this information was collected on the Web site http://www.team.net.
You can also find titles for the individual marques/ models in their respective web pages.
Book descriptions taken from various commercial catalogs where noted. The maintainer of this page has no financial affiliation with any of the commercial enterprises.
Great Ideas in Motion a book detailing the history of Chrysler in Australia from 1946-81 by Gavin Farmer, Ilinga Books, Australia, see http://www.bevenyoung.com.au.
Rootes Maestros: in their Own Words a book by Graham Robson.
Celebrating
the 60th Anniversary of the Rootes Competition Department in
2009. Contains a chapter by Tim Sutton on the Rapier rally
history. Available from the Archive Centre. (Mercian Manuals,
14/11/2008) ISBN: 978-1-903088463
Cars of the Rootes Group a book by Graham Robson. Available from the Archive Centre. (Motor Racing Publications, 1989) ISBN: 978-0-947981358
The Rootes Brothers: Story Of A Motoring Empire by John
Bullock.
The fascinating inside story of one of Britian's major
motor manufacturers, and their global influence in the automotive
world. Written with the full cooperation of the Rootes family
featuring many personal anecdotes and photographs never before
published. Detailed coverage of Humbers, Hillmans, Sunbeams, and
Singers. Pictures and text of all main marques designed and build by
Rootes over nearly 40 years. 256pp, 32pp of b/w illustrations
(Description taken from Classic Motorbooks (1-800-826-6600)
catalog.)
Humber: An Illustrated History 1868-1976 by Tony Freeman.
A
full history of the Humber featuring original ads, classic b/w shots,
and even the Humber military vehicles. All the cars, factory shots,
rally and competition results, and many early photos. 128 pp, 266
illustrations (Classic Motorbooks)
The Racing Sunbeams 1910-1930 by Anthony S. Heal.
The
beautiful, high-quality history of Sunbeam's early competition
successes. Over 450 rare b/w photographs capture the cars at speed in
great racing action. Excellent details of the vintage Sunbeam racers.
384 pp, 470 b/w illustrations (Classic Motorbooks)
Wolverhampton Sunbeams by Chris Minors and Bill
Barrott.
The only full history of vintage and post-vintage
Sunbeams. Based largely on the company's archival documents, original
glassplate photo archives, and a huge selection of previously unseen
racing photos. Covering the years 1899-1935, Wolverhampton
Sunbeams follows the company through the early bicycle years to
the up-scale cars of the 1920s and '30s. Nearly 500 photos of
virtually every production and competition car. The text provides
fascinating details of the men, machines, and important events of
Sunbeam's pre-war production. Both authors hold important positions
in the Sunbeam Owner's Club, giving them unique access to all areas of
Sunbeam's past. Sure to become the definitive reference on the early
Sunbeams. 288 pp, 475 b/w illustrations (Classic Motorbooks)
The Singer Story by Kevin Atkinson.
(Veloce Publishing) ISBN: 1-874105-52-9
Geoffrey Rootes' Dream for Linwood by Robert J. Allan.
A pictorial fantasy about the lives and times of the men and women who
built the Hillman Imp motor car. 106 pages, with 165 b&w pictures. The
photographs were apparently rescued from a skip ouside Chrysler UK in
Coventry. They show aerial shots of the Linwood car plant and details
of all the manufacturing processes. The reasons behind the building
and eventual dimise of the plant are also discussed. (Bookmarque
Publishing).
Articles on Rootes. Including. Rootes Group, Hillman, Commer,
Sunbeam (Car Company), Singer (Car), Humber (Car), Darracq,
Karrier, William Rootes, 1st Baron Rootes, Sunbeam-Talbot.
(Hephaestus Books, 2011) ISBN: 978-1-242601286
Tiger, Alpine, Rapier. Sporting cars from the Rootes Group
by Richard Langworth.
(Osprey, 1982) ISBN: 978-0-850454437
Works Wonders: Rallying and Racing with BMC, Rootes and Chrysler
by Marcus Chambers.
(Motorbooks, 1995) ISBN: 978-0-947981945
Hillman Cars 1945-64 by Malcolm Bobbitt.
(Crecy Publishing, 2011) ISBN: 978-1-908347015
Rootes Commercials by Peter and David Henshaw.
(Crecy Publishing, 2012) ISBN 9-781-908-347046