Offered for sale is a .948L 1955 Standard 8 manual that has been with the current owner for the last 15 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 84 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: A Coventry Classic...The Standard Eight of 1953 was a fine response to the Morris Minor, Austin A30 and Anglia 100E. Trim levels were basic in the extreme, with absolutely no frills, but you did get independent front suspension, a four-speed gearbox, monocoque construction, and an impressive 40+ mpg from the new 803cc overhead valve engine. Although never particularly quick, they were rallied, and the works team entered only a few events, but attracted distinguished drivers such as Stuart Turner, Maurice Gatsonides, and Paddy Hopkirk, achieving high placings on the RAC and Tulip rallies. This 1955 Standard 8 has been with the current owner since 2001, and during that time has undergone a body and paint restoration and been fitted with a fully rebuilt, more powerful, 948cc Standard 10 engine and a new differential. The seating and door cards, we understand are original, however, the carpets and headlining have been replaced. This is a smart little “Eight” with a decent interior and would make a great entry level classic. The fact that they are eligible for various historic motor sport events has meant that sound cars are now being eagerly sought after.
Offered for sale is a .948L 1955 Standard 8 manual that has been with the current owner for the last 15 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 84 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: A Coventry Classic...The Standard Eight of 1953 was a fine response to the Morris Minor, Austin A30 and Anglia 100E. Trim levels were basic in the extreme, with absolutely no frills, but you did get independent front suspension, a four-speed gearbox, monocoque construction, and an impressive 40+ mpg from the new 803cc overhead valve engine. Although never particularly quick, they were rallied, and the works team entered only a few events, but attracted distinguished drivers such as Stuart Turner, Maurice Gatsonides, and Paddy Hopkirk, achieving high placings on the RAC and Tulip rallies. This 1955 Standard 8 has been with the current owner since 2001, and during that time has undergone a body and paint restoration and been fitted with a fully rebuilt, more powerful, 948cc Standard 10 engine and a new differential. The seating and door cards, we understand are original, however, the carpets and headlining have been replaced. This is a smart little “Eight” with a decent interior and would make a great entry level classic. The fact that they are eligible for various historic motor sport events has meant that sound cars are now being eagerly sought after.
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