Experimental Dept. Engineer 1967-1978.
Roger joined the Triumph competition department, which was under Leyland’s control then, in 1967 when the official works team had been disbanded, but the competition shop was still involved with preparing cars for privateers like Bill Bradley who was racing his Spitfire which we looked after, and we also prepared Triumph 2000s for Roy Fidler.
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Brian Williams
Brian John Albert Williams was born in Shropshire in 1934, worked at Standard Triumph and was a Lab Technician at the technical college.
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Standard FC – 1918
One of our earliest photographs from Standard Motor Company and certainly one of the earliest sporting photos. Here, showing the Standard FC team from 1918-1919 season. Continue reading “Standard FC – 1918”
Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.2
More production line photographs in glorious colour! Continue reading “Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.2”
Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.1
We have said before how colour factory photos are extremely rare – and this series are a particularly excellent archive set. Continue reading “Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.1”
Anyone for Tennis?
The Standard Tennis club of 1931-1932. Recognise anyone? Continue reading “Anyone for Tennis?”