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Tag: Sir John Black

Posted on July 9, 2020July 9, 2020

Sir John Black – to South America

This picture shows the departure by boat train from Waterloo Station of Sir John Black, Managing Director of The Standard Motor Company Ltd., who sailed recently from Southampton on R.M.S. Alcantara for South America. Continue reading “Sir John Black – to South America”

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Holidays – Weston Super Mare

Fabulous photo from 1953.
Continue reading “Holidays – Weston Super Mare”

Posted on February 16, 2020February 20, 2020

Sir John Black’s Car Accident

November 3rd, 1953 at Banner Lane. Sir John Black and Ken Richardson were testing the Swallow Doretti Prototype (Registration 623E). Suddenly a Works van, came out of a turning unexpectedly. Ken swerved the car to avoid killing them both in a headlong collision. Continue reading “Sir John Black’s Car Accident”

Posted on December 20, 2017January 19, 2018

Ferguson 10,000th Tractor

The huge Banner Lane plant of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd., which is building the Ferguson Tractor, recently produced the 10,000th complete machine. Continue reading “Ferguson 10,000th Tractor”

Posted on November 9, 2017November 2, 2017

1950’s Wages Agreement

Directors from Standard Triumph and representatives from the Trade Union sign the new wages agreement. Continue reading “1950’s Wages Agreement”

Posted on September 29, 2017September 29, 2017

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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