I bought a 50s British car for under £1000 - big win or big mistake?!
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- Come and see Speedy the Standard 10 in the flesh at the NEC Classic Motor Show in November 2024 - you can get money off your tickets by using the discount code IDRIVEACLASSIC2 (and I'll have biscuits - so make sure you come grab one!)
Thank you enormously to Standard Motor Club and of course, Steve the previous owner. You can find more about the Standard Motor Club here: www.standardmo...
In terms of insurance, I've used Adrian Flux and you can find out more about them here: www.adrianflux... (and no, I'm not paid to suggest them, I just like to be honest about costs and who I use for things!)
Outright Winner of the RAC Rally 1956. These are extremely under-rated and reliable cars. Please keep it looking as original as possible. I have driven one as a Classic for 40 years and it is on the road always. See you at the Standard dhows in 2025
Thanks for being so supportive Phil ☺️
@@idriveaclassic Hi Steph, I have a good bootlid, but it will be a different colour, that I will donate to your cause. How does that rate in the originality stakes
@@philhomer3563 oh Phil you’re brilliant. Thank you! We can always repaint. I’m just not sure of the colour. If you know please do let me know.
That is a great idea to switch to the LED bulbs for the sidelights. It is easy to undo, as there is no modification to the car at all. The added safety is well worth the tiny compromise in originality. Tyres and brakes are also places to concentrate on safe operation. Even the most stringent Concours D'Elegance does not take off points for safety modifications on driver class cars.
Well done Steph, your channel is getting better and better, can’t wait for your next update on the standard 👍👍.
Thank you. You’re so kind xx
You don’t get much for under £1000 these days but a 70 year old Standard 10 is definitely worth £1k! A beautiful and original car that looks like it has been loved all these years and if it could talk could probably tell many a happy tale!
Totally agree
Great little Standard , Steph, a very good buy ,love the original colour over the more common black , thank you for being such a brilliant ambassador for rallying the sense and enjoyment of running a classic car .
Thank you. If I can get more people into classics (my life goal) then I’ll know I’ve been a success. It’s not about money for me, it’s keeping the hobby alive
What a lovely little car, great condition, and for a good price. I wish you many happy miles and smiles, Steph.
Thanks John. Roll on the adventures x
Oh wow! A Standard 10! What a fabulous, rare little gem!! Well done Steph!
Thanks so much! 😊
Good on you Steph. I say to other's I know that are into old cars that if they aren't prepared for a bit of risk and unpredictability, then owning an old car isn't for them. It's the journey that makes it such an interesting hobby.
Exactly! Life is boring if nothing goes wrong. My funniest memories are the silly mishaps.
Wow. She looks absolutely fabulous. Gorgeous. I love it. She is definitely completely practical for everyday motoring. Back in the 90s I used a 1930s car as my main car (1936 Austin 7 Ruby). I even went on holiday to Brittany in France with no problems.
I remember my uncle having a Standard 10 back in the 60s. I was in the car when he was on holiday in Devon. The bonnet opened, flew upwards, broke its hinges and landed on the road behind us. Thankfully the lorry that was following managed to stop without hitting it. We collected it and tied it in place, continued to the next town (Teignmouth) to the Standard dealer. They had new hinges available, and immediately helped to re-mount the bonnet, so although there was a few scratches, the car was still good for continuing their holiday.
I still have my Austin Ruby, but she is now demoted to second car status. I now have a "modern" as my main car, she is only 40 years old (1983 Ford Escort Mk 3, 1.1 L). I went in her on a 2,500 mile holiday to the French Alps in May this year.
I am excited for you and your lovely Standard. Great choice!
I love that you used a 30s car daily!
Enthusiasm bubbling over again Steph. What attracted me to this channel a few years ago and inspired me to get my own Triumph - it is so lovely to hear the joy in your voice. I'd definitely have the car for £850! Wow! Best wishes to you and all at ADO
Thank you Simon ❤️❤️
And I've just put my first video on TH-cam
Yes. Steph taught us a lot about joy and how to enjoy motoring. Lately she’s teaching us how to find partners for projects and cooperate. ❤ Thank you so much. By the way: I’ve used some of your videos for my students of English as a foreign language. So nice!
We rescued one in 1996, totally overgrown with thorns, had to get a crane to lift it out of the garage roof! Nice cars. Well done Steph.
You’re brave!
I’ve just shown this to my Mum who used to work for Standard Triumph in Canley from 1959 to 1966. She loved it !
Oh my gosh!!!! Can you ask her what paint colour this is please 😂😂😂😂
Hi Steph, she says she doesn’t remember what colour it is but that the car looks fantastic and brings back memories. The factory lent her a Standard 10 to pass her test in so that she could ferry cars around for the manager of Advertising. She’s 91 now and still drives.😊
Oh wow that’s incredible! If you’d ever like to put her forward for interview on the channel, I would love to document her memories ❤️
Thanks Steph, much appreciated. I’ll ask her and see what she says.
@johns4616 pop me an email if you’re keen. Idriveaclassic@gmail.com xx
Hi Steph, I have a vivid memory of my dear next door neighbours taking out their Standard 8 out of their garage for a drive. It was in the 1960s and I think I fell in love with the car. The engine sound, the design and the little trafficator indicating that they were turning right. Such a delightful memory for me. My parents had a Vauxhall Viva but to me the Standard had charm and character. I enjoy your channel, and I hope you enjoy your new Standard 10!
Thank you. I love that memory, Gladys. Thank you for sharing xx
Wow, what a gorgeous little Standard bargain, so pleased to see you championing these underrated cars. Standards were great cars, and this looks like a real gem. Awesome to hear that you are going to be using it everyday too, I can feel your excitement! I can't wait to see more of this sweet little car on your channel Steph! All best wishes from West Coast Canada.
Glad you enjoyed it! Update coming later this week x
Hello Steph,
Great little car.. once you get it sorted it will be very reliable,
My little story. My parents bought a 10 new in Glasgow in 1957, in '61when I was about 6, with my brother of 3 we would start very early with the rear seat folded down to a bed. We drove all the way South to stay the night at Ringwood Hampshire. The next day the car was loaded into a Bristol Silver city airservice plane at Hurne airport, over the channel to land on grass at Deauville airport, spending 2 weeks in Normandy with the family.
My dad had the AA 5 star touring package complete with a box of spares, free if returned unopened.
We had the car till 1963, when we traded up to a Morris Oxford.
Cordialement
Blimey that’s some mileage! Must’ve been a right adventure x
My earliest car memory was of a standard. In 1962 my dad had a 1949 standard flying 8, the previous “sit up and beg” shape. Either it had a wooden floor or the floor was rotten in the front passenger well. I was in the back as a 1 year old and dad was driving along in the rain. He drove through a deep pool of water which was, because of the speed of the car, forced up through the hole in the floor, it went straight over mums head and absolutely drenched me lying on the back seat. Oh how we laughed….not.
A. Year or so after that he sold it for £10 and put that money, plus another £20 and bought a standard vanguard 1 saloon. I thought he was really cool as there were pictures of an identical car all over the press what I didn’t realise was that the car in the photos had been used in the great train robbery lol.
Happy Standard memories
I didn’t know that’s what was used in the great train robbery!!!!
@@idriveaclassic one of the vehicles as far as I’m aware…I was only 2 1/2 at the time. Lol.
Nice one, Steph! My dad had a Standard 10, drove us all to Rhyl from Glasgow on holiday many years ago. A great wee car, enjoy it!
That’s amazing! What an adventure
Hi Steph. What an absolutely fabulous car! So underrated! It's good for people to see that a sound car can be bought, avoiding online auctions and listings on social media through good old club membership! Also, it is lovely to see yet more knowledgeable and genuine people about you to help you out too. I have some sheer stories of horror, but seeing your videos, friends and enthusiasm reminds me that all isn't lost and that decent, honest folk are still about to help. Keeps me going! Many thanks.
£850? A friend of mines' windscreen wipers stopped working on her beemer. £1,200. I kid you not.
This is why I am not signing up for this modern car life.
Almost forty years of driving Honda, and Daihatsu ,and still not spent £1200 on repairs!
Try buying a set of low profile run-flat tyres for a BMW. You need a second mortgage
@@fatbelly27err, no thanks! Just spent two hundred a corner on my land rover, Goodrich 750x16s. Bloke at the garage said his did fifty thousand until his Toyota got stolen. Here's hoping!
Looking great !! Cars not bad too!!
From the perspective of a classic bike owner I do hope we all don't get stuffed by the car (and bike ) haters in the government.
We won’t. I cover this question in yesterday video
Our next door neighbour in Bangalore in the sixties had one. He was chauffeured to work during the week (I remember the Chauffeur had a grey suit with a matching cap) but it also was used on weekends to take us kids out of the city for tea or coffee at local plantations. These British cars were mostly owned by ex civil servants who had retired. They were a nice change from endless Ambassadors.
That’s so cool. Love stories like this
It's literally the Wikipedia picture Standard 10. Good purchase! Love the little gem!
Hahah I know!!!! Mad isn’t it
@@idriveaclassic Yes! Happy to see you so excited and happy over the new car purchase. Such good vibes!
Love how utterly giddy you are! What a gem, congratulations! Unrelated, and hopefully not unwelcomed comment, but your hair looks sleek and fantastic.
Thank you. A lot has dropped out lately and it’s made me feel a bit awkward.
@@idriveaclassic well you've made it not look as such! Looking forward to the future videos on the Standard too! The workshop ones are always enjoyable.
Nice looking standard, I remember hundreds of these running around back when I was young
Well almost a mayflower...what a great video, . Should be on Wikipedia under , the enthusiasm every time a car addict buys a new project, love it !
Aw thanks ❤️❤️
Spot on Steph.. The little Standard is in safe hands with you and you will nurse it back to full health.
Thank you lovely xx
Glad to see another 10 owner, bought my 1955 10 after my Dad died in 2015, as an eight was his first car and he always raved about it, couldn't find an eight at the time so went for the 'big block 10'
I can see why he liked it so much now, and with 20 mph and ULEZ zones they make so much sense now. Good luck using it as a daily, think you might struggle up the hills in Yorkshire. I totally agree these cars need more coverage and to be saved and appreciated by more youngsters like yourself. Will be following this with great interest
I love that you got your little 10 ❤️
At that price you did well to get a car that doesn't need rebuilding! Looking forward to seeing your progress and it's great to see your interactions with friends who support you.
Ah absolutely brilliant! This has made my day. I'm so excited for you, that's an absolute bargain. Your excitement is infectious. Years ago I had a Standard 10 that someone had put a Marina engine into but ever since I have hankered after an original but never found the right one. Ed seems a lovely chap who is full of positivity so the car is in good hands. I look forward to future videos.
Gosh bet that was quick!
A very close relative of “Bluebell”, the Practical Classics Standard, rescued from the evil Uncle Henry scrappage scheme so a nailed on win there Steph
Wow, what a super cute little car. I love the colour scheme and the interior is so bang on 1950s with that lovely two tone styling. The bodywork looks absoloutely incredible for a 70 year old car. Its always best to start with something that hasnt been bodged and full of filler. I cant wait to see your eveluation and repair videos. And when its done, get plenty of rust proofing into the body cavities. Id like to see a video showing how to prepare a classic for use all year round in the British weather..
Well done Steph, what a great little car you've got yourself. I so love your passion and plans for it's future. It obviously deserves it and it was all meant to be..
Fingers crossed!
Great buy Steph, definitely a pretty overall solid, original looking Standard and loving the idea of the project. I had a Standard 8 ( the poor cousin with no boot lid 😆) years ago when I was just 17 and all my friends were in Minis and Fiesta’s all of whom thought I was bonkers but you, your followers and I know, we were the cool ones 😎
Good luck and hope to see you at the NEC
Nick
I hope to see ya there!
Fantastic buy Steph ! What a great little car ! Plus , you are looking great 👍
Thanks so much! 😊
That's an £850 bargain 😊
I'm sure you'll hit the 10,000 miles for sure; wonderful that the club helped out so much
Yeah they’ve been fab x
Fabulous car! Mine was a a Super 10 in phantom grey PWO 48. I swapped the wheels for the higher rated van wheels, The car cornered so well cracks appeared on the originals! Will follow this project with interest.
Thanks for sharing! I love a classic story
Oh Steph, what a GREAT buy... welcome to Standard ownership and the Standard club! I've been an overseas member for 20 odd years. SO looking forward to seeing the progress on her....
Ahh thanks Chris!!! I did want to mention it when you commented on my pre war video 😉
@idriveaclassic I got excited and commented before getting to then end... I have those dual led globes for my Morris Minor side lights... I HATE the awful aftermarket indicators people stick on. The dual LED globes are a great solution! Two Standard videos in one day... definitely feeling guilty now...😬
@chriscansdale6389 haha we’ve got to spoil you lovely lot occasionally x
"Sorry it's a bit different to usual!" Don't apologise, Steph! It's brilliant! Thank you for sharing the joyfulness.
Best wishes from George
Thanks so much! 😊
I enjoy seeing well maintained old cars in daily use more than done up show cars. The people who own them are usually more pragmatic and down to earth. Way to go Steph.
I do. I miss seeing loads of classics about.
Looking lovely Steph! Channel is as bright and breezy as the weather right now, Hoping the Standard brings back a lot of memories for people
Awesome Steph! Really looking forward to seeing your next update. You were the one that inspired me to buy a Moggy after watching your channel for around a couple of years before I purchased my 63 4 door. 😊
Love it! And I'm looking forward to seeing it at the NEC. I was worrying about potentially dailying my 90's Ka this morning, and seeing that you plan to daily the Standard has put that into perspective ! With the right maintenance and preventative maintenance anything is possible.
You’re here for a good (but short) time. Enjoy the car ❤️
What a wonderful choice Steph. My granddad had a Standard 10 before he had his Triumph Herald. According to my dad he bought the Standard 10 instead of the Standard 8 as the 10 had a boot lid and the 8 didn’t. He’d already replaced it with his Triumph Herald when I was born. I’ve always loved them as they have that ‘50s cheekiness to them.
I can’t wait to see it at the NEC show. I’ll be following this with interest.
Exactly what put me off the 8 too!
I remember many years ago my neighbors son had a Standard 8 and I always thought it was funny it not having a boot lid you had to pull the rear seat back forward and push stuff in that way all very odd but it worked he had the car for several years.
What a cool little car Steph. Looking forward to the videos still to come on the Standard
Absolutely love this vid, your passion and excitement really comes across ❤ Such a cool little car, I do love how you make the classic car scene accessible for everyone ❤
Thank you! I do strongly believe it is. Sometimes you’ve just got to get a slightly different classic to suit your budget.
Looking forward to coming on this exciting journey with you Steph! It looks amazing, well done.
Thank you so much xx
Good on you for getting a good example of a rarer car, Steph. Hope it gives you, and all who see her, much happiness and pleasure for many years to come. Looking forward to seeing your Standard journey.
Thank you John! X
Congrats on the new ride! Not surprised given that you've developed a soft spot for Standards. Hope it serves you well and at least you've got Kevin, your workmates, the owners club and others to assist you with it.
Much appreciated!
Brilliant Steph. Like you I had not considered Standard cars in general, but particularly the 8 and 10. Over the last year of so I find I really like these little pieces of automobile excellence. Looking forward to following your progress. Bring it on!
The more we look after the smaller names on the scene, the richer the community becomes in my opinion x
@@idriveaclassic well said.
Looks like a really solid little car mostly, I can smell the interior from here. Amazing that these have survived this long, I thought they all died in the 80s. Good work Steph, and driving it every day? Brave!
Why not. Only thing stopping me is no petrol in the tank 😎😎
What a bargain! Simple basic engineering,so very little to go wrong -looking forward to seeing more of this great little motor😊
More to come!
I had one for driving round the farm when I was 14 it was super tough the only problem i had the spring broke that holds the pin that holds the gear stick in place so you could hit a bump and the gear stick would jump out. I wish you all the best with it mine was super reliable in extremly harsh conditions and driven by lots of school kids.
Wow! I seriously thought, in your introduction, you were about to swing the camera around and say, no it's not this little blue beauty, but this one over here!
I was shocked when she arrived. Much better than the pics
@@idriveaclassic A great find and a fantastic price. I'm already looking forward to updates
Nice buy. My parents bought a 10 in 1956, ohv, 4 speed, electric wipers. Way ahead of Fords. I bought one in 1989, restored and occasionally used. These old cars make you realise how good post 1980's cars are. The old cars require much patience, especially in comfort, braking and power.
Perhaps, but, on the flip side, you dont need a computer or special tools to work on them..... No failing inspection because a $1500.00 sensor went bad and the red light wont go out on the dash... No pulling out the battery and air filter housing to change a headlight bulb, no plastic bumper falling off because you just barely tapped something....
I will give you the easier disc brakes, and radial tires.... cup holders, arm rests, heated seats, defroster, air conditioning......
Ok, ok, we'll call it a draw!!!!! 😂😂😂
The heater in newer cars is deffo preferable but I love the old styling.
I love your enthusiasm and positive attitude, and will be watching your progress with interest.
Thank you ❤️❤️
What an absolute bargain. I never really new about Standard until All Things Alex had one on his channel earlier this year, they look like great cars and I would love to own one.I hope you have many happy miles together.
Couldn't agree more!
Oh she's Gorgeous Steph. I totally get why you're so excited. She's in grand nick. So looking forward to future videos!
Thank you ❤️❤️
First 5 minutes is the best intro you've ever done, just can't hide it 😂
Lovely 🤝
Glad you like it ☺️❤️
Wow, what a find. Looks really solid. It's going to have a life from now on, so enjoy the ride and congratulations .
Thank you!
What an absolute bargain Steph such great condition for its age . Lovely colour and so original. I'm sure you and the team will have the car sorted in no time . Enjoy your videos Steph keep them coming .
Fingers crossed! And thank you x
Happy new car day!! I am so happy for you, I look forward to seeing the progress! Excellent buy!😊😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Oh I absolutely love this, the Standard 8/10 are such adorable cars they seem to have a personality don't they? Well done on your purchase. Really looking forward to seeing the progress of getting her roadworthy.
You are so kind thank you xx
Congrats on the new car! You got a GREAT deal on it and it is in real good nic! Can't wait to see the progress on getting it back on the road and the adventure's you will have in it!
Thanks lovely
That looks in amazing shape for the money, treats like that don't come up often! I bought my Porsche 928 blind, turned into a horror story but worked out in the end. Looking forward to seeing it at the NEC.
Haha oh gosh. Is it sorted now!
@idriveaclassic Yeah all sorted, years of worry but good now 😀
Well done Steph. So pleased you are doing this. I only drive a 1960 ford pop or a 1973 esxort I've had 30 years It can be done. Keep them standard! I say. Easy to sort. Can't wait to see how you do with it!
Right on!
Lovely purchase Steph. This has all the potential for a great (and very fitting) daily driver. I always used my classics as daily’s, it is what they were made for in the end.
Fingers crossed!
Always enjoy your videos, a lot of the time they stir up some happy memories.keep em coming 👍👍
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What a find!! I'm doubting you can make bargains like that in Sweden anymore. For comparison, what you gave for the standard is less than what I gave for a well patina'd 50's moped last year. So.... yeah.
Looking forward to following this project, step by Steph! ;D
Thanks for uploading! Greetings from the aforementioned country
I don’t know you know, my work pal is in the process of sorting a Swedish bargain 🥲
@@idriveaclassic It may not be impossible, but may require quite a snooping around. 🙂
Steph, this warms my heart. You are one of the best people to look after this lovely car. Congratulations on this great find!
Wow, thank you! That’s really sweet of you to say x
What a lovely car Steph. Unusual to see a car of this age not in black. My Dad actually learnt to drive on a blacl Standard 10 way back in 1960 when he was 33 years old. His first car was a black Austin A35 followed by a light blue Vauxhall Victor with a bench seat and column gear change. Your blue Standard Super 10 looks like it has the same blue paint as the Standard Vanguard in one of the Bangers and Cash episodes. Love the Channel BTW.
Nice little car, I look forward to seeing what you do with her, hope you have lots of happy motoring in her, and your such a natural in front of the camera!
As an American, I love those Standards! Cute little honest cars! Yay for you Steph!!!
Thank you lovely x
@@49commander that'll be a Triumph 10 over there :)
Delightful to see these less common classic cars getting some love! Your happiness with your new purchase is infectious! 😁
My father's first car (and the first car I can remember travelling in) was a Standard 10 which he ran between 1957 and 1963, repping in southern England for J Bibby and Sons Ltd. Fawn brown in colour, I think - but I could be wrong. The family used it for longer runs too, such as a trip between East Kent and Chester, using the Woolwich ferry as part of the South and North Circular route round London and on to the (then new) M1, which only went as far as Rugby in those days, then by the trunk roads like the A5. The trip took about 10 hours!
Wow that’s some mileage!
It looks gorgeous. Even if it needs a fair bit of work and a bit of ££s, it will be a joyous project. Great Video content ongoing..
I don’t even think it needs that much
That's a 'Wow' from me! So good for it's age - for anything over 20 years old really! And that colour is gorgeous. Love your plans for keeping it close to original - so special! Congrats from way Down Unda!
PS: My 'unpopular' fetish is the Consul 315 Classic. But very happy with my 1980s Civic AH hatch.
Oh thank you!
Well bought Steph. Looks a good solid car - and you've got the posh one with a boot and even a passenger sun visor! My grandparents had one exactly the same colour in the early 60s when I was about 6!!!! 😂
Not to brag, but I’ve got a heater too.
@@idriveaclassic you show off! 😂
Smart looking little car and an ideal daily driver. Can't believe you only have 61k subscribers.
Thank you x
Good luck with your latest adventure, hope it goes to plan. I will be at the NEC next month hope to see you both.
I hope so too!
I think it,s great what you have achieved here , a friend gave me a car because he new I,d always wanted that particular type , but there was a catch . Keeping classics on the road is as valuable a resource as restoring the next Spitfire !
Well said!
What a great purchase Steph! And you dont have to climb in the boot through the back seat!!
Highly underated classic, happy motoring!
With the amount of rubbish I cart about, an 8 simply wasn’t an option 🥲
Thanks; love your enthusiasm- followed you throughout the pandemic
aw thank you for sticking with me for so long! Xx
Wow, Steph, that's a great find. Mind you, I think you may have been set up by the Standard club, "Join us, join us!". BTW, the Deluxe version of the Standard 8 did have a bootlid. There was a lovely chap at Rustival whose Standard 8 Deluxe was parked in Mayfair, it was the sane colour as your Standard 10.
It looks like there is a leak around the lower driver's side of the windscreen. If so, that would be the first bit of bodywork to attend to as that could quickly escalate.
I look forward to the next instalment. Wishing you all the best with it.
Haha set me up all you want 😂. Yeah window seal will be sorted before she goes back outside again.
Remarkably the car had been advertised in the club magazine for a couple of months with no takers before Rustival. The club are very happy that Steph shows enthusiasm for the marque. Thank you!
Cracking purchase Steph the standard looks fantastic looking forward to seeing more content on it
Thank you xx
What an adorable car, congratulations on your decision and good luck with the recommissioning Steph! Love the colour :)
Thanks so much! 😊
@@idriveaclassic Nerd alarm, finding myself watching this video for the 3rd time now. You're re-kickstarting my enthusiasm for my own 1954 Rover and my 1934 Morris (both on my YT channel) which are underused and undertinkered since Covid times. Looking forward to the next video(s) on your lovely Standard 10 :)
Another great video. What a fantastic bargain. I look forward to seeing the restoration and further adventures of it.
Thank you! X
So pleased for you and love the colour too. What a lovely new car adventure, look foward to your next vids on this lovely car😊
Thanks so much! 😊
You really are a fantastic advocate for the Classic car world and its sooo important to keep these wonderful cars going and enjoyed for generations to come 😊
What a great buy, wishing you all the best of luck with it 👊
Thanks ☺️☺️
At last! Someone covering Standards! I nearly had a Standard 10 as a first car 11-12 years ago as we thought it'd be a good idea for me to have a baby Standard to go with my Dad's 1953 Phase 2 Standard Vanguard. Didn't happen, but I still have a soft spot for these.
What a lovely car looks in amazing original condition, I remember the basic version where it didn’t have an opening boot , it was accessed by tilting the back seat forward .
It was indeed
Well done Steph that has the makings of a really good usable classic
One thing to watch out for with these.
Crank end float !
If you have any difficulty in getting it into gear check to make certain that the crank is not moving back and forth in the main bearings.
This is actually enormously helpful advice. Thank you xx
Great choice! My Grandmother had a grey Standard 10 called 'Rumble'!These are simple cars that are easy to maintain. Keep an eye on the brake and clutch fluids.
Thanks! Will do!
That looks a great car Steph, I remember a few of those around when I was very young! That is a great price as well 😊i absolutely love your channel, brings back so many memories of my childhood
Aw thanks Chris!
What a lovely car, it's amazing that it seems so little needs doing to it for a nearly 70 year old car l. love the colour and the chrome.
Yeah it’s wild. I am 10th owner too.
Lovely car Steph. I'm in and can't wait to watch the work being done on her. Had my eye on one myself as a possible classic.
I think you should do it
What an absolute bargain! Looks a lovely little car. Good idea about upgrading the sidelights/indicators too
Totally agree!
Love the color! Love its condition! And I can’t wait for regular video updates on this gem of a car! Great pick! 🤩
Thank you x
On the YT short video hinting at the 1950s car purchase I guessed Austin A35. However Standard 8 or 10 was my second guess. Good luck Steph!
Hey one out of two ain’t bad x
My first car was a Standard Vanguard back in the 60s, and I passed my test in it . I now run a 1955 MG Magnette ZA ( for pleasure as a hobby ) . Well done Steph .....I would fit seatbelts though for today’s driving conditions. You have made a great decision. Cheers DaveH 😊
Oh I forgot it’s got no belts. Why am I so ridiculous not even thinking about that 😂
I had my 1951 Vanguard out today around S.Norfolk, thundering about flawlessly at 55-60 and guess what, I passed my test in 1966 in our 1956 MG Magnette! I had a Standard 10 when I was a student.
Standard 10, my dads first car, HRA518 white, wasn't too keen at the time but would love it now 😄
What a great buy! Hope you have loads of fun with it!Looking forward to seeing this cars journey and the upcoming road trips too!
Thank you xx