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1953 Triumph Mayflower
The latest vehicle to be acquired by the museum is a design produced after the Second World War by the Triumph company with an eye towards the North American Market. The Mayflower, named after the ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to America in 1620 was designed with more than a hint of Rolls Royce styling, so popular with Americans, but was not a great success. Over half of the 34,000 cars built were exported, the last cars being produced in 1953, the year our example dates from.
The Dunlop Book
Another fascinating glimpse into the history of British motoring is seen in another recent donation to the museum. "The Dunlop Book: The Motorists Guide Counsellor and Friend" published in 1922 is an example of an early motoring guide and describes an England now long gone.
Sleepy market towns, ancient monuments, castles, cathedrals and stately homes are all listed, as well as a substantial section on "The Royal Ancient and Modern Game" - Golf.
In the book, Mr Dunlop is quoted as aiming to make "motoring pleasurable, and assisting in the extraction of the sweets of travel awheel by answering the 'Where and Why'? when touring". - Those were the days!
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