To meet the demand for Standard Cars, an intensive reconstruction programme is being carried out in certain departments throughout the Standard factories. Continue reading “Rebuilding – 1947, Pt 1”
Martin Tustin
My father Martin Tustin was working for the Ford Motor Company when he first met Michelotti
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Postal Dept.
In a desperate bid to leave school, I visited the employment office of the Standard Triumph and was told of a job as a Clerk in the Postal department, Fletchamstead Highway. Continue reading “Postal Dept.”
Directors – 1959
Another spur to produce this Standard Triumph archive was this particular photo showing the board of Directors. Sir John Black had left the company and Lord Tedder was now the Chairman. There are a few known faces – but who were the others? Continue reading “Directors – 1959”
George Key – CKD
George Key, CKD Supplies Executive, Northey Road, presenting a clock to Eric Hubbard, chargehand in the CKD Body Section, who was married in Sheffield on June 11, 1960 to Miss Gay Doncich, of Cardiff.
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Jim Campion – Paint Shop
Jim Campion, a hoist operator in the Paint Shop, Canley, was delighted with his retirement presents from his workmates. Continue reading “Jim Campion – Paint Shop”