Where
is the Works Ambulance?
The Works
Ambulance at a Standard Rally in about 1989
This vehicle was
used for many years at the Canley factory as the works Ambulance.
Later it was transferred to Banner Lane where it performed the
same function. Its based on the Phase 1A Vanguard but I am unsure
who built the coachbuilt rear section.
I photographed the
ambulance about 20 years ago, still in Standard Motor Company
livery. My apologies for the poor quality, but I have scanned it
from the original print film. At that time it was owned by Charlie
Jacobs who subsequently passed away. The whereabouts of the
Ambulance is now unknown.
One of our members
has a very similar Ambulance that he wishes to restore. The
Vanguard components are less of a problem to him, but the owner
would like to see the layout of the interior of the vehicle so
that his restoration can be as accurate as possible.
Does anyone know the
whereabouts of the Ambulance, MDU 590 today? If so, perhaps you
will drop me an email at webmaster@standardmotorclub.org.uk
or call me on 01727 868405. Any clues at all would be most
helpful.
Phil Homer
I am aware that there are other cars
and information that could be added to this site to make it more comprehensive, so if you
have material and photographs, please let me know. Please send me, Phil Homer, a
message at: Phil Homer
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