Here we will add details of those named on the Standard Motors Roll of Honour. If you can help with details, a photo or any information we’d love to hear from you. Continue reading “Roll of Honour”
47 years – but no name!
My interest in Standard cars goes back to my early and Birmingham. My father worked for the Standard Motor Company for 47 years, having started as a Fitter at Canley Works in 1922. Continue reading “47 years – but no name!”
Roll of Honour – FOUND!
With Remembrance Day just around the corner, we put out an appeal for any details of the Standard Motor’s Roll of Honour, that could be seen in a photo dating back to the sixties. Continue reading “Roll of Honour – FOUND!”
By the Sweaters of Sabrina!
Triumph’s Sabrina engine was constructed for motorsport and was used in Le Mans for three consecutive years, first used in the TR3S, Le Mans car of 1959. However, it never finished the race. Continue reading “By the Sweaters of Sabrina!”
Rally Triumph Herald’s
A series of close-up photographs during the 1960 Monte Carlo and Alpine Rally preparations for the Works Triumph Herald Coupés.
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Standard Motors Cricket Club
The Standard Motors Cricket Club was formed in 1931 and still exists today. The club is now called the Standard Cricket Club, dropping the name ‘Motors.’ Continue reading “Standard Motors Cricket Club”