Bettmann was born in Nuremberg in 1863 but moved to Coventry to start the Triumph Cycle Works with fellow German Mauritz J Schulte, building the sprawling Priory Street works in 1894. Continue reading “Siegfried Bettmann”
How Triumph Saved Standard
The Standard Register, which was formed in 1959 by John Davy, recorded survivors and delved into the history of the marque, here he reports of a very remarkable little-known event where roles were reversed! Continue reading “How Triumph Saved Standard”
Standard Staff
Early photographs are scarce from the Standard Motor Co – and if any do crop up there is often very little detail to accompany the images. Continue reading “Standard Staff”
Hold Fire!
An early photo of a convertible Vitesse, lovely and all however we are more interested in the back of the photo. Continue reading “Hold Fire!”
The Phillips Trophy Pt2
Following on from the article on the Phillips Trophy, we can see the two teams that took place in the final on April 30th, 1931. Continue reading “The Phillips Trophy Pt2”
Maudslay’s Car
This 1914 20 H.P. Standard ran 20,000—miles as Mr R. W. Maudslay’s private car, after which it was adapted as a lorry for War work, being used throughout WW1 in this capacity. Continue reading “Maudslay’s Car”