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Häftad, Engelska, 2027
182 kr
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In 1953, the Standard Motor Company introduced a brand-new 8 horse-power car to the global market. The vehicle included many innovative design elements and was deliberately priced as the most affordable four-door saloon in the British market. This model’s success led to additional derivatives: a 10 horse-power version, a Companion Estate Car, a Light Van, and a Pickup. Eventually, it evolved into an upscale version named the Pennant.By 1959, nearly 350,000 units had been sold, before production was replaced by the Triumph Herald. Each model variant, including international versions, is detailed here along with their mechanical specifications. The car’s role in competitive motorsport is also described. Servicing data to assist DIY owners in maintaining their cars is provided and some modern improvements to keep the cars relevant in the twenty-first century are examined.Featuring a comprehensive selection of photographs of contemporary and surviving cars and sales literature, this is the indispensable guide to the Standard 8, 10 Pennant, Companion and Commercials of the 1950s.
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
176 kr
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The Standard Motor Company grew to be one of the biggest companies in Coventry and employed some 11,000 people at its height. Based at its huge factory at Canley, Coventry, it produced cars for sixty years. The purchase of the Triumph marque in 1945 added a second brand to the stable and all post-war Triumphs were designed, developed and built in Standard factories.This book covers the formative years of the company from 1903 to 1912 and describes the vintage Standards produced between 1913 and 1930, as well as the post-vintage and Flying Standards of 1931–1939. The author discusses the acquisition of Triumph and covers the post-war Standards and Triumphs produced between 1945 and 1961 as well as the Leyland takeover and the company demise.This concise introduction includes descriptions of the cars built by Standard, and includes a fascinating variety photographs of surviving cars, period factory photos and brochure material.