Standard & Triumph Cars 1945–1984: A Pictorial History

In full colour and with comprehensive technical detail, each model of car and light commercial vehicle produced and sold under the Standard and Triumph brands between 1945 and 1984 is illustrated and described in this new pictorial history. With crisp styling and solid mechanicals, these cars are fondly remembered by enthusiasts worldwide.

Two brands with an established pedigree were brought together in 1945 to form Standard-Triumph International by Sir John Black, then Chairman of the Standard Motor Company. The inspired use of the Triumph brand — initially on a conventionally designed saloon, and later on a world-beating range of sports cars that gained immediate success in competition — created a strong desire for the marque among motorists who appreciated style and engineering.

As language evolved, the Standard brand was discontinued and all models were sold under the Triumph name. This book looks at every model produced by the company from 1945 until the end of production in 1984 with the Triumph Acclaim — a car sometimes derided by purists, but one that paved the way for cooperation between the remains of British Leyland and Honda of Japan. Each model is fully illustrated and described, with comprehensive technical details and many previously unseen photographs.

Additional Information: Period Covered: 1945–1984

Features

• A photographic history of all Standard cars from 1945 to 1963
• A photographic history of all Triumph cars from 1945 to 1984
• A brief history of each model
• Technical detail for each model
• Each model illustrated and described
• Many new and previously unpublished images
• Easy-to-read format
• Comprehensive index

Book Details

• Models Covered: All car and light commercial models produced by the Standard-Triumph Company from 1945 to 1984, including Vanguard, Renown, Mayflower, TR, Spitfire, Herald, Vitesse, 2000, 2500, 1300, 1500, Toledo, Dolomite, and Acclaim