Alfred Oswin recently retired from The Standard Motor Co. Ltd., after over forty years service. Continue reading “Alfred Oswin”
Press Cars
I have just placed some details on the Directory of my father, Alan Dunthorne, who worked for 37 years from 1960 to 1997.
Struck Gold – New Year Sales: 1950
We published this photo in our recognise anyone section, a couple of years ago. Continue reading “Struck Gold – New Year Sales: 1950”
New Assembly Hall
Here are a couple of excellent photo’s from the New Assembly Hall – nicknamed The Rocket Range – due to the increase in production, the new building offered.
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Giovanni Michelotti
Following the recent Rolling Road photos, we had a number of correspondence, spotting designer Giovanni Michelotti. Continue reading “Giovanni Michelotti”
47 years – but no name!
My interest in Standard cars goes back to my early and Birmingham. My father worked for the Standard Motor Company for 47 years, having started as a Fitter at Canley Works in 1922. Continue reading “47 years – but no name!”