Motoring Pioneer & Prophet. John Montagu was instrumental in getting the Motor Car accepted at the turn of the century, an avid enthusiast himself, he had the clout as an M.P.to press the case when the early Motorist was fair game for any 'Bobby' looking for his Sargent's Stripes, with an up before the Beak in the Morning (Fined Fifty Shillings) as a matter of course! He campaigned through his Motoring Periodical (The Car Illustrated) and promoted many worthy Motoring Books of the Day. His relationship with 'The Spirit of Ecstasy' and its tragic end is also dealt with! The Book 290 pages very good condition book and jacket.
