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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