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Tag: Ken Richardson

Posted on April 1, 2022April 1, 2022

TR2 MVC575 Jabbeke speed test

A unique piece of Triumph history has gone on display at the RAC Club in Pall Mall, London, this week. There aren’t many bits of early Triumph TR history left. Of the genesis of the Standard Triumph range of sports cars, from TRs to Spitfires, Stags and GT6s, we have little to point at and say, “That’s the start of it all”

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Posted on February 3, 2022February 4, 2022

Dave Gleed – Competition Dept.

The Standard Triumph Competition Department was situated within the same building as the Service Division, on the Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry. Continue reading “Dave Gleed – Competition Dept.”

Posted on August 8, 2021August 8, 2021

Jabbeke Speed Test – Original Standard Triumph period film

Original Standard Triumph period film of the Jabbeke speed test featuring TR2 prototype MVC575. This car has recently been restored.  The film shows Sir John Black and Ken Richardson. Can you help with other names? Continue reading “Jabbeke Speed Test – Original Standard Triumph period film”

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