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John Black started his motoring career at Hillman. He joined Standard in 1929 as joint Managing Director and quickly made an impression on the company. In only two years he had completely reorganised Standard’s production methods, leading it to be one of Britain’s ‘Big Six’ car makers. He was knighted in 1943 for his work on the Joint Aero Engine Committee. In 1945 he oversaw the company’s acquisition of struggling Triumph. Once described as “extrovert and exciting, if a somewhat controversial personality” some found Black dictatorial and conceited, yet he was also known for a softer approach to industrial relations. Following a series of board disagreements, Black resigned from the company in 1954 on the grounds of ill health, leaving almost as quickly as he had arrived.
British Motor Museum
Gaydon
Title
Sir John Black (1895–1965), Managing Director of the Standard Motor Company
Date
c.1950
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 96 x W 76 cm
Accession number
1980/6/5
Acquisition method
gift, 1986
Work type
Painting
British Motor Museum
Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire CV35 0BJ England
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