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Re: Semantics

To: ZoboHerald@aol.com, jonmac@ndirect.co.uk
Subject: Re: Semantics
From: a Wallace <wallaces@superaje.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:58:43 -0500
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
2138cc looks familiar - was it the same 86 mm engine as was found in the TR3/4?
Still wondering too whether this was the same as a Ten - any input on that?
Jim

>  wallaces@superaje.com writes:
>
>>I once owned a (1960?
>>61?) Standard-Triumph Ensign. I have never seen another of these, nor 
>>heard of
>>one being mentioned on this list.
>
>
>The Standard Ensign started out as a "linered-down" (1670cc), "more 
>economical" version of the Vanguard III. The Ensign model, later in 2138cc 
>single-carb form, has the dubious honor of being the last Standard-badged 
>car produced, May 1963, in England (Standard name did continue for some 
>time in India, for example). For those who care, that last car was a 
>"Wedgwood blue Standard Ensign De Luxe saloon...registered 2757KW...."
>
>--Andy
>
>Andrew Mace, Vice President, Member Services
>   and 10/Herald/Vitesse (Sports 6) Vehicle Consultant
>The Vintage Triumph Register <www.vtr.org>

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