NSU (Neckarsulmer Stricken Union) was not only one of the real pioneers of the German car, motorcycle and bicycle industries, but also enjoyed over a century of production, beginning in 1873 with knitting machines and ending in 1977 when the final NSU car rolled off the Neckarsulm production line. For most of the twentieth century NSU was at the forefront of technical innovation in motoring, and products such as the Quickly moped and Ro 80 car were highly acclaimed. The company also had a distinguished record in two-and four-wheeled motorsport. In this meticulously researched and highly illustrated book, Mick Walker tells the complete story of the Neckarsulm factory and its products. AUTHOR: Mick Walker has been involved in the motorcycle industry since the early 1960s when he started racing while still serving in the RAF and had wins at most major circuits. He started his own business, Mick Walker Motorcycles, in 1969, importing Italian machines, and was a leading race sponsor during the 1970s with his riders gaining numerous victories including the Manx Grand Prix and British Grand Prix. Between 1983 and 1987 he was editor of Motorcycle Enthusiast and in 1985 his first book was published. He has now written over 110 titles. SELLING POINTS: . The first English-language book charting the famous German company's history to be published . Aimed at motoring historians and enthusiasts . Meticulously researched and highly illustrated with 180 colour & black & white photographs . Mick Walker is a motoring historian, acknowledged author and has been involved in the motorcycle industry for nearly five decades ILLUSTRATIONS 180 colour & b/w photographs *