Volume One: This A4-size, 285-page story tells of the Lanchester brothers’ determination to produce world-beating cars, completely different from all others.  Their first was driven in 1895, so becoming the 1st all-British, 4-wheel  motor car.  The antics of Fred, Frank & George Lanchester are a joy to read but at the time were but a necessary respite from continuous pioneering invention.  Their famous cars claimed a loyal following through the veteran years into the1920s and were heralded as ‘Pre-eminent among the world’s finest cars’.  The 40hp and 30hp Straight-8s were acclaimed but the company was continually stifled by under-investment, and sadly destined to be sold in 1931 during the world economic recession.