Highlights

Well presented classic in great condition
Comprehensive restoration completed by the previous keeper
Detailed history file and restoration photos
Lovely car with great two-tone interior
Practical, reliable and very usable classic saloon

The Appeal

The Standard 10 was born into a post-war Britain where austerity reigned. With modern Britain enduring something similar, it seems a perfect time to rediscover this charismatic classic.

The 10 appealed to family buyers by using a ‘monastic’ specification to help hit a low price point. Today that approach delivers an attractive saloon whose pleasing lack of ostentation is key to its characterful appeal. We particularly love the simple, functional two-tone interior of this lovely example.

This car shows the 10’s unfussy qualities off to great effect because it was subject to a comprehensive restoration by the previous keeper a few years ago. The white paintwork is augmented by a black roof while inside there is a smart cream and burgundy vinyl cabin. Sparing use by its current enthusiast keeper means that it remains in great order.

A huge history file documents all this work and attests to the joy of owning these rare, practical and reliable cars. It is said to be in great running order, making it perfect for family trips to shows or picture-perfect picnic destinations.

The vendor says:

“This is a lovely wee car in immaculate condition, it is a proper head turner!”

The History and Paperwork

First registered in the UK 11th February 1958
Seven registered keepers
Previous keeper retained car for 33 years according to seller
Current keeper since December 2021
Fully restored by previous keeper
Always stored in a garage by current keeper
Extensive history file as shown in photos
Includes paperwork and pictures of the restoration
Factory handbooks
V5C in current keeper’s name
Box of spare fluids included as shown

The Condition

Extensively restored by previous keeper and remains in great order
Paintwork and chrome are all in very good condition with only light age to note in photos
Paintwork finished in white with black roof showing few obvious marks or chips
Chromework in good order with bright finish
Minor tarnish to some chrome components as shown
Factory correct car with steel wheels and matching painted spare wheel
Exterior lights and glasswork present well with no obvious damage or misting
Lovely two-tone cream and burgundy vinyl interior is unmodified and well kept
Interior, seats, door cards, and dashboard are all in very good condition
Dashboard shows light cracking to paintwork as shown when viewed up close
All clocks and switches are working properly according to seller
Red carpets through cabin and boot area in very good condition
Switchgear in good order with clear decals
Two-spoke factory Bakelite steering wheel
Fitted with a pair of auxiliary dials under dash top as shown
Underside presents very well in photos with good undersealing as shown

The Mechanics

948cc ‘SC’ Standard engine developing 42bhp
4spd manual gearbox
Well kept engine bay as shown in photos
Vendor tells us that the car starts and drives as it should
We are told that the gearbox and differential are in good order
No reported running or driving issues
Reported to be reliable and a good runner

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