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David Wilkins

In 1959, Standard-Triumph returned to the Triumph brand for its new small car, the Herald, which replaced the Standard Eight/Ten/Pennant line. The British car-makers were turning to the Italian design houses in search of a dash of style, and Triumph found it here with Michelotti. Although it was in most respects an advance, the Herald reverted to a traditional separate chassis structure. Snapped at the National Motor Museum in 2023 and 2024.

Red Triumph Herald, front quarter view
Red Triumph Herald, front/side view
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"Here We Go Again" is a #countryMusic #standard written by #DonLanier and #RedSteagall that first became notable as a #rhythmAndBlues single by Ray Charles from his 1967 album #RayCharlesInvitesYouToListen. It was produced by Joe Adams for #ABCRecords/#TangerineRecords. To date, this version of the song has been the biggest commercial success, spending twelve consecutive weeks on the US #Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 15.
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David Wilkins

In 1957, Standard-Triumph introduced the ultimate development of the Standard Eight/Ten line, the Standard Pennant. This enjoyed further refinements - note the chrome and two-tone paintwork - and more power (a heady 37 bhp). Bolder styling featured a stronger ‘face’ with a revised headlamp treatment, plus modest tail fins at the rear. Snapped at The Great British Car Journey, 2023. Tomorrow, the car that Heralded a new era in small Triumphs.

Two-tone light green/dark green Standard Pennant, front quarter view
Two-tone light green/dark green Standard Pennant, rear view
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David Wilkins

In 1954, Standard introduced an upgraded version of yesterday’s Eight, the Standard Ten. This had more fancy features (note the chrome grille), and a larger engine (803cc to 948cc). I saw the black car at a gathering of Standard/Triumph enthusiasts in King’s Lynn in 2014. It’s actually a Standard Super Ten, which I think is a better equipped version. The light blue car has an interesting story; more in the second post in this thread. 1/2

Light blue Standard Ten with roof rack, front quarter view
Light blue Standard Ten with roof rack, rear quarter view
Black Standard Super Ten, front quarter view
Line-up of Classic Standards and Triumphs on King’s Lynn’s Tuesday Market Place in 2014
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David Wilkins

Yesterday’s Triumph Mayflower didn’t sell particularly well, so in 1953, Standard dropped the posher Triumph badging on its small cars (although this would return) and introduced a successor model, the more curvily styled Standard Eight. This reverted to Standard’s previous much more basic approach to small cars that were designed to go head-to-head with Austin on value for money. Snapped at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon in 2024.

Blue Standard Family Eight, front quarter view (the ‘Family’ was a slightly better equipped version)
Blue Standard Family Eight, rear quarter view (the ‘Family’ was a slightly better equipped version)
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