That's totally independent since 1936 when they sold the motorcycle business
off. After more financial problems Standard Motor Co. bought Triumph Motor
Co in 1944.
Interesting note: Donald Healy ran the business in 1939-40.
Thank you Wikipedia,
Bill
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From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jonas Payne
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Subject: Re: [TR] A BMW Triumph??
What happens with the Triumph Motorcycle brand and name then?
Jonas Payne
Vice President of Preconstruction
Thor Construction
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Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 4:31 PM
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Subject: [TR] A BMW Triumph??
I know that it's been discussed before - but...
Just saw this on AOL news - along with the sad news that Davy Jones passed
away.
Just reminds me of how old I'm getting....
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/29/bmw-planning-to-revive-triumph/?icid=main
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