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 shows in 2025
@@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
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
Seph, I have my grandparents Austin A90 here in Australia. I was two and a half when it came brand new. It is a similar colour. It will still happily cruise at 70 mph and is very comfortable. Back in the nineties my wife use to drive it to work. I am in a club, most of its use these days is for club activities.
Well done Steph, your passion and excitement for your new car is clear to see. I’m amazed at the condition considering its age. Very pretty colour and nice upholstery colour too 😀
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!
Great to see you advocating these lesser-known marques, Steph, the little Standards were an excellent small car in their day and deserve more recognition. Your excitement and enthusiasm are palpable. Look forward to seeing you at NEC and following your journey with this car
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..
won the national rally with my Standard 8 about 15 years ago. Strangely ended up towing a Standard 10 home last week (with my 1962 Daimler Dart) and fixed the clutch for the owner. Well done, great little car.
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.
Hi Steph. Thank you for buying a Standard 10. WXJ 9 was my first car in 1969 and despite front floor pan corrosion and the need to rob bits from my friend John's two Eights we had a wonderful year or two of driving to folk clubs and festivals and a holiday in Cornwall (learning how to double declutch) plus having my friend Bud sweat a plumber's joint to the radiator hose joint in the middle of a cold and snowy Winter. I learnt a lot thanks to friends' help. I also discovered the 'reserve' fuel tank button on the rear passenger set bulkhead! My 10 cost me £20 then and the Insurance was £40........enjoy your new car!
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.
My Grandfather bought one new in 1955 HVL 418 std 10 I have photo of use both stood with it I was five years old He sold it in 1960 for £300 to a garage 1 mile away from where he lived Thanks for a great video❤❤😮
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!
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.
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.😊
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.
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. 😊
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 liked it a lot when you said you're proud to be taking this car on. My sentiments exactly. We don't own this stuff, we're the custodians of it. Selling it to a good home is more important than realising top dollar. I hardly know the Standard marque, the vanguards the only name i know. Ill be following your progress with great interest
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
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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 drove my Triumph Herald Convertible from 1981 to 1998, from 79k miles to 235k miles, I adored that little car! I built my Triumph Vitesse 2-Litre Convertible 1984-1997, I still have it.
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!
Absolute steal for under a grand and proof you don’t need a £75k e-type to enjoy classic motoring. Your enthusiasm for, and championing of, the unexceptional is inspiring - more of the same please 👍
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 ❤
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....
@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...😬
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!!!!! 😂😂😂
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.
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!
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 😊
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Takes me back to 1963. A friend had one and ran us around in it. Came the time the engine needed an overhaul, borrowed garage, my motorbike, picked my mate up after work, round to the garage. Middle of winter freezing cold, engine out, stripped down, then rebuilt. Took over a week but we did it and it started first time. Great little car, nippy, too. I don't see many about now.
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!
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
Hello Steph - what a great buy, a wonderful opportunity to preserve and use such a nice car, so looking forwards to the next video, and the story of this restoration, so exciting!! Best wishes from Lincolnshire
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
Great channel I love your genuine excited enthusiasm, it's great to see , It's a pleasure to watch this car is lovely well done on getting her for that price ...
Well done, Steph! The only exposure I ever had to Standard was the Corgi Standard Vanguard. Loved the design of it. I was more familiar with the Triumph side of things. My Grade 2 teacher had a purple and white Herald and there was a green and white Vitesse in the area. Of course Spitfires and a few various TR examples. I can't wait to see this beauty back on the road. It is going to be a whole lot of fun! I only wish I lived where driving a car like that year round was remotely sensible. The salt on our roads would destroy it as quickly as it did Ma's brand new 58 Vauxhall Velox.
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 .
@@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 :)
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!
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 .
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.
Well sought and well bought Steph! Such a lovely and original car, no filler and the interior is absolutely gorgeous 🥰 hoping to make it to the NEC so I look forward to seeing you and the new jamjar! Really so pleased for you dahlink 😘
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 shows 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.
@idriveaclassic is it Winchester Blue?
I absolutely love your enthusiasm! You are such a fantastic ambassador for the classic scene Steph.
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
The front end of the standard is beautiful. It looks very original and appears to have been loved by its previous owners.
@lenny108 feel free to private message me and I’ll send you the exchange between me and the seller. I have nothing to hide.
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
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.
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
What a charming little Standard! We got a smattering of these in the US, badged as the Triumph TR-10. I’m looking forward to seeing more of this one!
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!
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!
Thank you for sharing your story and great to hear you made such a journey to the Alps in your Escort
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
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
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.
Seph, I have my grandparents Austin A90 here in Australia. I was two and a half when it came brand new. It is a similar colour. It will still happily cruise at 70 mph and is very comfortable. Back in the nineties my wife use to drive it to work. I am in a club, most of its use these days is for club activities.
Well done Steph, your passion and excitement for your new car is clear to see. I’m amazed at the condition considering its age. Very pretty colour and nice upholstery colour too 😀
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!
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
Well done Steph, have fun with the Standard, it looks like a cracking little car.
Great to see you advocating these lesser-known marques, Steph, the little Standards were an excellent small car in their day and deserve more recognition. Your excitement and enthusiasm are palpable. Look forward to seeing you at NEC and following your journey with this car
My thought initially was - "Nice colour" - That Standard looks really nice and clean (relatively) - so stoked for you , this is a nice purchase!
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
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!
won the national rally with my Standard 8 about 15 years ago. Strangely ended up towing a Standard 10 home last week (with my 1962 Daimler Dart) and fixed the clutch for the owner. Well done, great little car.
Lovely dutone interior, I bet the first owner was so proud of this car, and that his family loved it.
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.
Hi Steph. Thank you for buying a Standard 10. WXJ 9 was my first car in 1969 and despite front floor pan corrosion and the need to rob bits from my friend John's two Eights we had a wonderful year or two of driving to folk clubs and festivals and a holiday in Cornwall (learning how to double declutch) plus having my friend Bud sweat a plumber's joint to the radiator hose joint in the middle of a cold and snowy Winter. I learnt a lot thanks to friends' help. I also discovered the 'reserve' fuel tank button on the rear passenger set bulkhead! My 10 cost me £20 then and the Insurance was £40........enjoy your new car!
Good for you - again - Steph. I'm so looking forward to following your progress on this special car.
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!
My Grandfather bought one new in 1955 HVL 418 std 10
I have photo of use both stood with it
I was five years old
He sold it in 1960 for £300 to a garage 1 mile away from where he lived
Thanks for a great video❤❤😮
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!
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!
Oh wow! A Standard 10! What a fabulous, rare little gem!! Well done Steph!
Thanks so much! 😊
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
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
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
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
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
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. 😊
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 ❤️
I liked it a lot when you said you're proud to be taking this car on. My sentiments exactly. We don't own this stuff, we're the custodians of it. Selling it to a good home is more important than realising top dollar.
I hardly know the Standard marque, the vanguards the only name i know. Ill be following your progress with great interest
I’m not very money orientated tbh. Much rather do good/make good than make endless piles of cash. Exactly why I don’t work for some big corporate.
I love your enthusiasm and positive attitude, and will be watching your progress with interest.
Thank you ❤️❤️
Nice looking standard, I remember hundreds of these running around back when I was young
Looking forward to coming on this exciting journey with you Steph! It looks amazing, well done.
Thank you so much xx
Agree with you 100% about the number plates staying with the cars.
Looking great !! Cars not bad too!!
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
Loved the story of taking the car to France on a Silver City Airways Bristol Freighter (or maybe a Super Freighter). Those were the days.
Great story
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.
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.
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.
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 ❤️
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!
What a cool little car Steph. Looking forward to the videos still to come on the Standard
I drove my Triumph Herald Convertible from 1981 to 1998, from 79k miles to 235k miles, I adored that little car! I built my Triumph Vitesse 2-Litre Convertible 1984-1997, I still have it.
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!
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 ❤️❤️
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!
Absolute steal for under a grand and proof you don’t need a £75k e-type to enjoy classic motoring. Your enthusiasm for, and championing of, the unexceptional is inspiring - more of the same please 👍
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.
Such enthusiasm, I was getting excited for Steph just watching and listening to her talking about the Standard!
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
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.
Happy new car day!! I am so happy for you, I look forward to seeing the progress! Excellent buy!😊😊
Thanks so much! 😊
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.
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
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.
Great to see your enthusiasm Steph. Good luck with the project
Thank you. I’ll be sharing it all with you lovely lot
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 😊
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
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.
Another great video. What a fantastic bargain. I look forward to seeing the restoration and further adventures of it.
Thank you! X
Always enjoy your videos, a lot of the time they stir up some happy memories.keep em coming 👍👍
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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!
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.
Cracking purchase Steph the standard looks fantastic looking forward to seeing more content on it
Thank you xx
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 ❤️❤️
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
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
Your interview and to-camera pieces are your best - brilliantly done Steph'.
You’re too kind ❤️
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!
Great video Steph, I’m very happy for you! Can’t wait to follow along on this project!
Thanks so much!!
Takes me back to 1963. A friend had one and ran us around in it. Came the time the engine needed an overhaul, borrowed garage, my motorbike, picked my mate up after work, round to the garage. Middle of winter freezing cold, engine out, stripped down, then rebuilt. Took over a week but we did it and it started first time. Great little car, nippy, too. I don't see many about now.
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!
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
Hello Steph - what a great buy, a wonderful opportunity to preserve and use such a nice car, so looking forwards to the next video, and the story of this restoration, so exciting!! Best wishes from Lincolnshire
Thanks so much John!
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
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!
Fantastic buy Steph ! What a great little car ! Plus , you are looking great 👍
Thanks so much! 😊
The car has one tire of the brand Dębica, from Poland. Greetings from Poland. Thanks to your channel I am learning about British motoring.
Great channel I love your genuine excited enthusiasm, it's great to see , It's a pleasure to watch this car is lovely well done on getting her for that price ...
Well done, Steph! The only exposure I ever had to Standard was the Corgi Standard Vanguard. Loved the design of it. I was more familiar with the Triumph side of things. My Grade 2 teacher had a purple and white Herald and there was a green and white Vitesse in the area. Of course Spitfires and a few various TR examples. I can't wait to see this beauty back on the road. It is going to be a whole lot of fun! I only wish I lived where driving a car like that year round was remotely sensible. The salt on our roads would destroy it as quickly as it did Ma's brand new 58 Vauxhall Velox.
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
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
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 :)
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 🥲
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 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
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
Well sought and well bought Steph! Such a lovely and original car, no filler and the interior is absolutely gorgeous 🥰 hoping to make it to the NEC so I look forward to seeing you and the new jamjar! Really so pleased for you dahlink 😘
Aw thanks Claire! Glad one picture was all I needed to go off 🤣🤣
"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! 😊