Raymond Mays, famous British motor racing driver of the pre-war era, was a recent visitor to the Coventry factory. Continue reading “Raymond Mays and Standard Triumph”
Standard Triumph Park Royal
Standard Triumph’s Service Depot at Park Royal in West London. Continue reading “Standard Triumph Park Royal”
Charles Friswell – Standard Motors
Sir Charles Ernest Hain Friswell (1871–1926), Managing Director of the Standard Motor Co and Friswells. Continue reading “Charles Friswell – Standard Motors”
Alick Dick Leaves Standard Triumph
Tuesday, August 22nd and Alick Dick, Managing Director of Standard Triumph, resigns. Continue reading “Alick Dick Leaves Standard Triumph”
NEW – Arthur Brooks – Salvage
Arthur Brooks joined Standard Triumph in 1932. At first he was employed on material handling — the hard way —when built-up axle casings had to be unloaded by hand from railway wagons. Later he supervised internal transport and the powered conveyor loaders. Continue reading “NEW – Arthur Brooks – Salvage”
Percy Dolby – CKD
Percy Dolby, a fitter in engine strip section, C.K.D., Canley, left for New Zealand with his wife, last month, after 21 years with Standard Triumph. Continue reading “Percy Dolby – CKD”