WI Triumph was not bought by Standard?

Inspired in part by this thread...

In 1939 OTL, Triumph went into receivership, & in 1944 was bought by Standard. So, WI somebody else had come along in '39-'41 & taken it over? Say, Ford? Studebaker? Even Packard?

What difference would it have made to the British motor industry? Who was the likely buyer, if anybody?

In keeping with a recurring theme, was there any chance of a Canadian buyer? (Sears? HBC?:openedeyewink::eek: )

Any other thoughts?
 

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Inspired in part by this thread...

In 1939 OTL, Triumph went into receivership, & in 1944 was bought by Standard. So, WI somebody else had come along in '39-'41 & taken it over? Say, Ford? Studebaker? Even Packard?

What difference would it have made to the British motor industry? Who was the likely buyer, if anybody?

In keeping with a recurring theme, was there any chance of a Canadian buyer? (Sears? HBC?:openedeyewink::eek: )

Any other thoughts?
Triumph did not exist after 1939. Standard simply bought the rights to a marque in 1944. I'm guessing if Standard didn't buy it, the Triumph nameplate would have disappeared and only be remembered by a few hardcore car enthusiasts.
 
Triumph did not exist after 1939. Standard simply bought the rights to a marque in 1944. I'm guessing if Standard didn't buy it, the Triumph nameplate would have disappeared and only be remembered by a few hardcore car enthusiasts.
That's exactly it. Somebody could have bought what was left effectively for a song in '39. So who might have the wit (if Standard doesn't), & what does that do to Standard? And to the rest of the Brit industry?

It would seem, frex, to wipe out all the TR series cars, & the Dolomite sedan, among others, which were fairly iconic. Would "no TRs" leave the way open for more MG sales? More E-types? (Or would labor strife make either one impossible?)

On the other side, who benefits (or gains most...) if they buy what's left?

Edit: I'm imagining a (rather unlikely, probably) Packard-built 14/65, in the mold of the Plus 8.
 
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