Are these the only models of the Mayflower available?
Main Contents
Sales Brochures Manuals etc. Factory photos etc. Press release photosTriumph Mayflower
HISTORIAN - PHOTO PAGE
FOR SALE - copies, in excellent condition, of many of the items on this page.
|
Are these the only models of the Mayflower available? |
Main Contents Sales Brochures Manuals etc. Factory photos etc. Press release photos |
Return to Homepage
Information
I apologise for the quality of some of the photographs. I hope this page helps you find / identify literature at autojumbles / yard sales etc.
If you have any photographs, advertisements, magazines etc. relating to or containing the Mayflower and you are prepared to share them with the Triumph Mayflower Club and myself please contact me. Thank you.
Due to the amount of SPAM and unwanted emails I receive I am now, regrettably, only responding to correspondence sent via the simple form on the Home Page. I am sorry for any inconvenience caused. Thank you.
The Finishing section.
Vanguards and a lone Mayflower nearing completion
The Engine Mount Section.
Mayflowers, travelling sideways down the track, await side-valve10hp (38bhp) engine installation in 'C' section.
The 'finishing bay'. After final delivery checks etc. the tool roll was placed under the spare wheel slung beneath the rear of the car to prevent 'pilfering'. Where the tool roll was supposed to be placed by the owner after delivery is still open to question.
Along side the Mayflower is a Vanguard Utility which, among other vehicles, was responsible for the demise of the Mayflower Coupe Utility in Australia. Visit the Utility page.
Sir John Black (back to camera with shiny head) and the Development Team working on the first production Mayflower which rolled off the production line on 30 June 1950 some 9 months after the launch.
Automatic Vertical Spinners. This was considered to be good working conditions at the time. It still may be for some!
The Gear Cutting shop.
JWK 612 (Body X488, Engine X531E) was built on 20 march 1950 and was one of the nine proto-type Mayflowers. It is seen here crossing the Alps in a photograph taken from the Triumph publication '5,000 miles through Europe in a Triumph Mayflower', published in September 1950. A total of 5,200 miles were covered in 25 days. Note how low down she is on her suspension!
Along with KDU 272, the first proto-type (28 August 1949), she was the principal publicity Mayflower and was used by the motoring press for many of their reviews and road tests. Where are they now?
An early press release photo. Date and location unknown.
An early press release photo. Date and location unknown.
November 1952 and still no new ideas!
"Let's find a quaint English country scene, the Americans will love it!"
Surely the Belgians wouldn't fall for this!
Contents
| Salesman booklet. Lubrication chart "Trader" Service Data No. 180 Service Instruction Manual Body Manual Driver's Manual. Spares manual | Churchill Tools catologue |
Small booklet (A4) published by Standard Triumph to promote the 1950 models. This was given to distributors and their sales-force. Shows front page and centre fold.
1953 A2 sized lubrication chart issued to Standard Triumph service agents / distributors. This once graced many service area walls!
"Trader" Service Data No. 180 supplement to "Motor Trader" June 20, 1951.
Service Instruction Manual issued to service agents. I have copies for sale in excellent condition.
Body and Underframe Repair Manual issued to service agents. I have copies for sale in excellent condition.
Driver's Instruction Manual. There were three editions.
Spare parts manual. The Triumph Mayflower Club has reproduced this item (see Homepage for link).
The tools of the trade! Contains photos of tools required by service agents etc. Copies are held by the Triumph Mayflower Club (not for sale) to assist in the identification thereof.
Provisional Spare parts List 1950. Part no. 500452.
Booklet produced by Wilmot Breden Limited, Amington Road, Birmingham on the removal and replacement of door locks. The early Mayflowers had 'twist' down handles which were replaced by the more common 'push' button type late 1951.
Cover of "The Motor" April 30, 1952. A Mayflower supposedly driving through the hills surrounding Rio de Janeiro. My driving experience tells me that it should be leaning half to the off side! (right hand drive). The 'all that's best from Britain' slogan is a carry over from the Festival of Britain (see links) and was used on all Triumph models at this time.
The Autocar, November 11, 1949. Advertisement for the Mayflower and her big sister the Triumph Saloon, later to be called the Renown, at the Scottish Motor Show, Kelvin Hall, Glasgow.
Cover of "The Motor", October 12, 1949. The Mayflower was launched as "Britain's new light car". This is echoed in all of the sales brochures (see below).
Page 3 of "The Motor", October 12, 1949.
The Autocar, September 23, 1949.
Taken from a sales / promotional booklet of all Standard Triumph models. 1950.
'The Triumph Mayflower has been designed to meet the growing demand for a light, yet roomy and comfortable family car at a price within the means of the average motorist. An outstanding feature of the car is the distinctive knife-edge bodywork which has been cleverly blended with modern sweeping lines to give an unusually pleasing and elegant appearance. Ample power is provided by a 1 1/4-litre engine. Other features include a 3-speed all-synchromesh gear box, independent suspension at the front with coil springs, and semi-elliptic springs at the back. Direct-acting hydraulic dampers. The body is rustproofed by the "Bonderizing" process.'
Back to contents
Produced in September 1950 after commencing the 5,200 mile round trip on Monday 3rd April 1950. The trip went via Dover, Calais, Paris, Bordeaux, Biarritz, Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Toulouse, Lyons, Nessonvaux and Ostend.
The most I've done in one run is 179 miles. The Mayflower would have gone on and on - alas I could not as driving a Mayflower on the busy roads of the UK in the 21st Century is tiring (mainly due to inconsiderate drivers.)
Back to contents
Hong Kong advertising hoarding / bill board. Can anyone translate for me?
"A large as life Triumph Mayflower saloon 'drives' out of this very realistic poster erected in Salisbury Road, Hong Kong. The car is a feature of an advertising campaign carried out by the Standard and Triumph distributors in Hong Kong, Far East Motors Limited, who sent the photograph." Standard car Review - date unknown.
Back to contents
Advertisements that appeared in the 'Motor' magazine during the 'All that's best in Britain' advertising campaign before, during and after the Festival of Britain. The campaign played upon the virtues and values of 'middle' Britain at the time - or so the ad men/women would have us believe.
|
21 November 1951 |
26 July 1950 |
8 November 1950 |
Sales Brochures
October 1951 1950 (1) 1950 (2) 1951 - North AmericaI have copies of the above for sale / trade anything Mayflower.
The most common brochure - October 1952. UK and USA.
October 1951
Gatefold brochure - 1950.
1951 sales brochure for the North American Market - triple fold. 'Built by Standard'. Are there any other variations?
Do you have a brochure not shown above? Will you share it with me?
©2001 - 2012 TRIUMPH MAYFLOWER HISTORIAN
. All rights reserved. You may not copy or distribute photographs or information from this site without prior written permission. Information is believed to be accurate, however due to the many and dynamic sources I do not warrant the validity of facts, dates, availability or other information shown here. Please confirm dates and venues of any event mentioned before you travel.Revised: October 2012
