Highlights

Restored to period-correct specification
Royal Maroon over Grey leather interior
Described as “turnkey and ready to drive”
Photographic documentation of restoration
Road tax & MOT exempt

The Appeal

Before the modern family car, there was the Standard Twelve. Built by Standard of Coventry, it was the kind of sturdy, no-nonsense motorcar that carried British families through the post-war years, powered by a simple four-cylinder engine and built to be used. Today it’s a charming reminder of how motoring used to feel.

This example, first registered on 16 September 1947, is finished in Royal Maroon over Grey leather and rides on its original colour-coded steel wheels. Its 1,609cc four-cylinder side-valve engine is paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox, and the car shows an indicated 88,015 miles.

The restoration is what sets it apart. It’s described as “lovingly restored over 20 years as a retirement project”, and the photo album and original invoices show how the work was done. The keeper says “all original features” were retained, with the car presented as “turnkey and ready to drive”.

Picture a Sunday morning in a Royal Maroon classic that’s been brought back with such care: Grey leather around you, Smiths and Jaeger dials in front of you and the lanes to yourself. It’s a rare chance to own a piece of post-war motoring that has already had the hard work done.

Key Information

Mileage: 88,015 (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
First registration: 16th September 1947
Technical inspection status: Tax and MOT exempt
Technical specs: 1,609 cc 4-cylinder side-valve petrol engine with 4-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: V5C present, original handbooks and logbook, photo album of the restoration with original invoices

The Detail

Royal Maroon over Grey leather interior
The vendor notes, this Standard Twelve has been “Fully restored with all original features retained. It’s in mint condition with a rebuilt engine”
Royal Maroon paintwork presents very well throughout, with only light signs of wear consistent with usage
Original Standard Twelve colour-coded steel wheels
The brightwork, glass and grilles appear well and intact
Underside is straight and tidy
Engine bay is neat and as expected
Grey leather front and rear seats, and doorcards show little sign of wear
Headlining presents well and is intact
Grey carpets appear well throughout, though there is some discolouration of the front floor mats
OEM switchgear, Smiths & Jaeger instrument cluster and 3-spoke steering wheel
Interior brightwork is in situ and could benefit from some attention in places where it's scuffed and scratched
Spare wheel is located in the boot
The car’s mechanical condition is described as “turnkey and ready to drive” by the vendor
The vendor notes, “The car was lovingly restored over a 20-year period as a retirement project”

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