We regret to record the death of Mr John Gunn, of the Standard Motor Co. Ltd. Jimmy, as he was known to his many friends, served the company for 30 years. He joined the Lupus Street branch of the London Depot in 1925 and later went to Park Royal. Continue reading “John (Jimmy) Gunn”
Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist
Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist – Standard Motors – 1958-1963
I was fortunate enough to be an Apprentice Metallurgist with Standard Triumph, when I left Coventry Technical School/Woodlands in 1958. Continue reading “Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist”
Forward Radiator – Part 1
I started in the cost and accounts office on Tuesday 8th April 1969, the Monday 7th April was Easter Monday. I was interviewed the week before by Mr Mason company secretary and Mr Digger the works accountant in Mr Masons office. Continue reading “Forward Radiator – Part 1”
W. D. Bradley – Trade Sales Executive
Retiring after nearly 40 years’ association with The Standard Motor Co. Ltd., Mr. W. D. Bradley, Trade Sales Executive at the Company’s London Showroom, recently received a silver cigarette box from the Board of Directors in appreciation of his long service. Continue reading “W. D. Bradley – Trade Sales Executive”
Production Experts
Production experts from the Standard Motor Company Ltd., leave for a tour of European factories. Continue reading “Production Experts”
Reg Mason – Lorry Driver
Driving an eight-ton lorry for The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. is the everyday job of 32-year-old Reg Mason. Continue reading “Reg Mason – Lorry Driver”