Descrizione
The Standard Pennant was made for two years only between 1957 and 1959 when the range of small Standards ie: the Eight, Ten and Pennant ceased production to make way for Standard-Triumph's new baby the Triumph Herald.
The Pennant was totally different to the Eight and Ten. It was launched as the top end luxury model and even came with a different body shell! Still powered by the Ten's engine, the 948cc unit, the Pennant's power was increased to 37bhp. It was, in the day, the "sportier" version of its sister cars.
But how different it looked! The front wings were longer and hooded at the front. The rear end was totally re-designed, giving the model an up to the minute "finned" look. The back end always did look quirky with that rear light arrangement and all Pennants came finished I duo-tone paint. The rear window was larger too. Their interiors were totally different too. Gone was the austere look of the Ten and Eight and, in its place, came a new dashboard with two round clocks in front of the driver. Also gone was the long, stick in a box of marbles gear lever. And wow. In came a small, sporty gear shift. Whatever next? The seats were improved too, as indeed was the entire interior trim. So there we have it. The Standard Pennant.
This delightful old girl in two-tone cream and black certainly manages to stand out from the crowd, which is quite a clever trick for such a compact car. Her body and paintwork are in great order, save for some minor and inevitable imperfections here and there. She drives superbly and her red interior offers a stunning contrast in the colour stakes. The reflector in the middle of the boot lid is a period extra, although it suits the rear light set-up and the chrome letters "Elsie" are simply stuck on. Structurally, she is superb for a 1950s car!
She is road ready and such an unusual little vehicle. I'm certain there's someone out there just dying to give her a new and loving home which is quite clearly what she deserves.
Remember that these old girls are motoring antiques. Practically every one of them will have been subjected to work at some time in their long lives and they are bound to need more love and attention in the future. Context is all with classic cars. Please do not run your finger over them and compare them to your wife's new Chelsea tractor!
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