DAILY EXPRESS
By David Benson
A man who was once a top name in car manufacturing was back in the, motor business last night after seven years. He is 51-year-old Alick Dick, who quit as managing director of Standard Motors in 1961, four months after it was taken over by Leyland.
His new job: Industrial consultant with Volkswagen’s British sales organisation. His task there will be to Buy British – Volkswagen now wants more components and spares to be British-made.
Mr Dick said last night: ‘I’m looking forward with excitement to being associated once again with the greatest industry in the world – albeit in a different capacity.’
With Standard’s he was the man behind the Triumph Herald and Triumph 2000. His appointment is part of a shake-up announced last night in Volkswagen’s British set-up. The firm will now deal direct with dealers, cutting out distributors entirely.
Keith Adams
Is the Editor of the Parkers website and price guide, formerly editor of Classic Car Weekly, and launch editor/creator of Modern Classics magazine. Has contributed to various motoring titles including Octane, Practical Classics, Evo, Honest John, CAR magazine, Autocar, Pistonheads, Diesel Car, Practical Performance Car, Performance French Car, Car Mechanics, Jaguar World Monthly, MG Enthusiast, Modern MINI, Practical Classics, Fifth Gear Website, Radio 4, and the the Motoring Independent...
Likes 'conditionally challenged' motors and taking them on unfeasible adventures all across Europe.
Latest posts by Keith Adams (see all)
- Concepts and prototypes : Austin Allegro (1968-1972) - 15 February 2019
- Opinion : Austin 3 Litre – all a matter of order - 12 February 2019
- People : Interview with Donald Stokes - 11 February 2019
Be the first to comment