You are so lucky! Standards were really well made, and from quality low carbon Steel from The Steel Company of Wales in Port Talbot, made with Welsh Coal.
@idriveaclassic even as late as 1967, my Triumph Herald was made from that steel. When I removed all the old paint, I found a Dragon etched into the metal, with the words "The Steel Company of Wales" below it.
Hi Steph, I think your Standard is now in a good place with all the profesional help to hand together with a caring attitude. All the best and see you at the NEC. Take care, Jon B.
Long ago I learned a proverb: If it doesn't leak oil, it's not British. But in this case, that's a virtue--all that leaking oil must have contributed to your Standard's surprisingly good condition. I know this: I once had a little Japanese banger (from the days before Japanese cars--or any cars--were properly rustproofed), and one day I was driving along and there was a bang and the passenger side got lower. Left hand chassis rail had rusted through and given way; but the right hand side was ok, because the steering box had a slight oil leak, which had protected it. I hope you get much joy, and only a moderate amount of anxiety, out of your Standard.
@@idriveaclassic Luckily, I was driving slowly, and only half a block away from my mechanic. That was a decent little 1970s car, so the excellent state of your Standard is extra notable.
Hi from NSW Australia. Funnily enough, as soon as I saw the "controlled seepage" from the crank shaft front seal, I knew the underside of the front end would be structurally sound. I have spent all my working life building and restoring cars including an 11 year stint in California with our business restoring lots of pre and post WWII MG's These Standards are great cars and back when I was just into early teens, I was spending time in a neighbours wrecking yard cleaning and arranging the small parts from Vanguards and Standards. I even have a TEA20 Ferguson tractor that was built on my birth date (early October 1951) and has been in our possession since 1980. Runs like a top on our property (used it yesterday to slash the paddocks).
Thank goodness for people like you and your colleagues Steph for keeping lovely old cars like this on the road. Lots of people spend a lot of time and money on more luxurious cars but what about the every day cars like your Standard? They just disappear when they have a place in motoring history.
Being from Minnesota in the US, where you'd swear some vehicles come new with rotted sills and rear wheel arches, that is remarkable for a 20 year old car. The fact it's 70 is just flat amazing. Absolutely worth saving!
Mot on a classic is a good idea, I didn’t know that you could do that. £40-£50 for a safety check is a no brainer I think and it’s so good that you can do it on a classic.
Hi Steph, I think you have got a good one, well done I'm envious. My wife Liz and I bought our Morris Minor 1000 in September 1991. Our daughter was just two and having owned three Citroen 2cvs we wanted something classic, usable and British. We paid £1,200 and have loved owning her. She is our second car, was our daughter's first car and her Wedding Car. I get her MOT'd most years and our small village garage do any welding and major mechanical repairs. Mabel, named after my maternal grandmother had a tow bar when we bought her. I have a 1951 Royal Enfield Model G that I bought in 1972 and I have trailered the bike behind Mabel to classic vehicle shows. Thanks for your lovely videos.
From here in the states, it looks fantastic for it's age. Here, a GM pickup truck would look way worse after ten years! This will be a great project. Steph, you did awesome picking this Standard.
My aunt had the standard 8 model. When I was a kid, the smell of the seats used to make me sick. I don't know what they made them off, but it was bad. But we went everywhere in the car when I was a kid. 74 years of age, takes me back to memory lane.
This is great news. As you say, for a 70 year old car to be in such good shape underneath, verified by a specialist, it's hugely encouraging. Good old Speedy is obviously going to be in great hands. I never realised you'd changed jobs until i chatted to you at Rustival. This sounds like an excellent move and great to see companies like this continue to thrive and keep these lovely beasts on the road
That little Standard is a super car for you, Steph. The underside is always the crucial condition to look for, never mind the topside body. There are just a few small areas of steel that need replacing, which should be easy/inexpensive enough. Do those, then blast/power wire brush chassis rails and inner sills, then prime and apply modern underseal liberally. Once the exhaust, brakes amd steering are checked and refurbished, as needed, you'll have a good and safe car for running around. Good luck!
I am a decade or more older than this car and one bit of advice handed down to me when buying my first one was: "Inspect the bodywork carefully first; it is often practical to purchase a car which has mechanical problems if you are mechanically minded, but if the shell is rusted, or shows signs of bodged repair work, then that can be terminal." I have never bought a new car having recognised early on that the twin evils of rapid devaluation and warrantee work (car off the road for weeks at a time) were well worth the effort of sourcing a well kept and maintained used one. Our family had a station wagon version - the Standard Companion - for a few years, but sold it needing more interior space for business reasons. It was a very low milage secondhand buy and proved to be the most robust, reliable, and convenient car that we ever owned. This model of car was seriously underestimated as a family transport when initially marketted.
Lovely car and in fantastic condition. A good buy in my opinion. My first car at 17 was a Wolseley 1660 back in 1985. I wish I could weld because I think if you want to be able to afford to run classic cars that will cut the bills substantialy. Have fun driving and good to hear you will keep him original.
The Government - backed by EU - are trying to outlaw Welding on cars, especially if 15 years old or older. It is a shame because the most environmentally friendly way would be to keep repairing cars, rather than make new ones.
My father owned a 1962 Standard 10 in India. He continued to use it until the mid 1980s. Great car at that time. The car company in Madras stopped making Standards, and came out with Heralds. Herald then became Gazelle with slight modifications. There was not much demand, and that was the end of the Standard company.
Nice one Steph and the old girl is not in bad nick at all considering she is over 70. I completely agree with your decision about an MOT and I would do the same and MOT it each year. For £40 it is a wise investment.
I always get my 50 year old landy tested. One bloke at work kept saying you don't need to, why bother. But my kids love going for a ride in the landy. I would hate myself if I hurt them or anyone else if I had forgotten to tighten something.
I am quite surprised at how good a condition this car is in. In Australia we dont have anything like the rust problems that you get in the UK. But this car has hardly any rust. Although I guess it is very English with its oil leaks.
Steph: with respect, I don't think anyone who knows anything about cars would expect a 70-year old car costing £850 to be perfect, or even driveable, frankly. There seems very little needed to make this a cracking little runabout. Ed is so right: mechanicals are (relatively) easy to fix or replace. Bodywork is much harder to repair well.
Congrats from Germany to that lovely little motor. I am one of the very few Vanguard owners over here. :-) Two recommendations: Get rid of all the old underseal maybe by dry ice cleaning and I think I saw the left side of the rear axle leaking with oil - this could have affected the brake pads. Dan
To be honest it's in much better shape then cars half it's age I'm impressed by it's condition, but like anything over 70 yrs old some tlc is needed What a great project Lovely video as always Thank you Steph
What a lucky find for the money. I love your enthusiasm and level-headed approach. Ed seems the ideal chap to sort it. I am in a similar position having just consigned my Wolseley 1500 to a classic specialist to give it a similar once-over. And yes, I have asked them to MOT it as well.
Very good advice regarding welding. I tried to once and ended up in A&E with arc eyes. But a great little car. A couple of grand and you've got a wonderful useable car for many years to come.
It always makes me smile when Brits talk about exhausts, here in Aus we usually wander along to an exhaust shop and just get it made on the spot, personally I usually build my own, can't deal with others time frames
Thanks Steph for your update on the standard just like yourself she’s looking great, and with the help from Edd you will have a stunner, thanks again Steph and hope you can make it to the nec on time, 👍👍👍.
Amazing condition especially for its age. How many ford sierras survive compared to the numbers made. I am amazed how good your Standard car is. You will have hours of driving pleasure in it.
Hi Steph,great to see another top video with warts and all on the cutie Standard,tested a good few of these back in the day (with a fair few fails on rot) luckily this lovely girl has survived and found a lovely new keeper .Enjoy!
Steph, what a score! I've watched lots of YT videos on cars over there and am often astounded at horrendous rust that people are happily chopping out, that we just don't see to the same extent here downunder.. those are all easy repairs... you'll be cruising around before you know it...
A bit of oil helps to keep the rust away. But looks very clean. Few small rust repairs and re under seal the underneath. Remove any loose underseal and redo.
Great to see acar I remember from childhood in the 60,s in Liverpool. These were the cars we saw every day as where we lived no one owned E types ,Austin Healeys ,Lotus Cortinas etc. My dad had a company Mini van and we loved it . I think Speedy is in great condition for his age and should be a great car to have new adventures in the future with. Keep up the good work on the channel, best viewing of the week!
You’re both looking great Steph, great to see how happy Speedy makes you ! Nothing like the excitement of a new purchase ! Love seeing cars like this, a neighbour of my Aunt & Uncles, had one of these in the early 70s ( probably from new ) and they were rare even then You probably already know that the gang from Practical Classics helped to stop Bluebell (as it became known ) from being crushed through the Ford scrappage scheme 😡 after it was rescued by enthusiasts in Scotland ! ( maybe they could get together when Speedy is up and running 😃)
I think you got a real bargain there, the condition for the age is nothing short of incredible. Love the car and enjoying the series very much, thanks for sharing your journey.
Another wonderful informative video Steph. For a 70 year old car, Speedy is not as bad as a lot of cars I’ve seen that are far newer. It’s lovely to see you saving this and I can’t wait to see it and you at the NEC.
We have a couple oy 2007 cars (MX5 and a Vectra C) , at college, which are in far worse condition. In fact the Vectra is being scrapped as too far gone to safely lift for student to work on.
I have a 64 year old car, everyone could do with a chap like Ed nearby, nice bloke with a positive attitude towards problems. Good luck, I'm a fan of the Standards.
Well done Steph, lovely project, thanks for bringing us along. The tyres are most likely radials but the one on the ground should go on the rear axle to match what is already there, then put offside rear on front and you'll have matching thread per axle.
Your videos are getting better and better, Steph. I totally agree with you about MOT's for classic cars. I bought a 1971 MGB GT for ten times what you paid for the Standard. It seemed fine until I drove it at decent speeds, then it was all over the road! I'm in the middle of putting everything right at the moment. The previous owner didn't have a clue. The last
Having enjoyed 4 Triumphs in the distant past, eagerly looking forward to this rebuild. Going to the NEC too, so hope to see it there. Love your enthusiasm for this one! Great to hear ans see.
For that price it's a steal. She's really in great condition, considering. You're doing a great thing here. Just make sure the essential bits work properly, as always. Lights, breaks, timing, etc. What a beauty!
To be honest, I was shocked to see ball joint front suspension and telescopic shocks. Quite advanced for the time, the competition and for a car that's called a "Standard". So cool!
Standard as “standard bearing”. Problem for Standard was that the word “standard” ended up being perceived as “bog standard” . Language and terminology change.
My dad's first car was a black Standard Ten - around 1968. A few years later he was able to upgrade to a MK1 Cortina, which felt very modern in comparison. Your example looks pretty good to me 😊😊
Great video, love it and so nice to see vehicles that I remember new are going to be loved and used. Even when new the brakes on those Standards were not great, and like many cars of that era tended to lock up the rear wheels easily and the steering box is only about six inches behind the front bumper with a solid shaft to the steering wheel. If its used as a 'daily driver' take care. All the best 👍
Hello Steph, what a great video, the general condition of this 70 years old car is wonderful! Looking forwards to the next video. Best wishes from Lincolnshire
Overall a very solid, well preserved car. I've got a feeling it'll be on the road for quite some time to come. One thing I'd do ASAP is put one matched pair of tires on the front end, the other pair on the back. And, it's a good idea to have the better pair on the front. Happy travels!
My 1964 TR4 has a similar hole under the driver's & passenger's seat with blanking grommet. The jack is quite short (about 1 foot long retracted) with a small lug that engages with the chassis rail. The jack handle is a ratchet with a square hole which raises the car just enough to change a tyre.
Great video Steph. I had a 1955 Standard 10 in my student days, very fond memories of it, I paid £95 for it from a local dealer in 1965. I owned it for 4 years until the "tin worm" got it, then bought a 1962 Vitesse (still a S-T Coventry built motor). Still own classics 19656 MGB Roadster and 1968 Triumph 13/60 convertible.
Looking great Steph, a fairly solid car. Looking forward to seeing the progress on Speedy. I've just recently purchased an unseen vehicle myself, a 1972 Land Rover Series IIA SWB. Thanks again for sharing. 👍😊
Speaking as an old git, the sweat came on when we were running bangers like these as a daily driver and needed it to get to work next day. All a lot more leisurely nowadays. 😎
You've got a sweet little car there and a dreamy mechanic...chin up, don't be worried, you'll both be fine. Best wishes! Here in the U.S. there was a joke about the old Nash Metropolitans, you reviewed one. It goes the Metro owner says he stopped at the gas station to fill up the oil and check the gas. Well anyway...
The great thing about older cars (and motorcycles) is that most things are mechanical and can be repaired or remade, or obtained through owners clubs etc. Another great thing is the lack of expensive electronics (which will kill restoration of current cars). The last thing you need is a £1000 car which needs a £1000 electronics ECU to make it go. The interchangeability of parts like ignition coils etc is also good on older cars. Many parts were common with other cars even from other manufacturers.
My daughter recently bought a Peugeot 208, there is a bill included in the service history for the dreaded wet belt replacement for £850. That given in perspective I’d say your Standard is a bargain, in spite of the welding required!👍
Very sound honest car. I like it. I have to keep reminding my darling wife when she buys a 2 year old car that if she wants mint, scratch free condition she'll have to buy new!!
That car is in terrific condition! It is very little worse than my new 20 year old Toyota Corolla! Had the underside of my Volvo 240 looked like that it would have been repaired. Unfortunately our weather takes a much harder toll on cars than yours. I've seen many a 10 year old car here needing more work than the wee Standard. You did well buying Speedy. Love the name, by the way.
Wow Steph. It doesn't appear bad at all. I think you've got the basis of a useable car there. I'm wondering if you'll fall in love with it over the Morris 1000 eventually. £850 is a steal. I'll be looking around at that price now. I'm sure your amazing friend will look after things for you. Looking forward to you tootling around in that eventually 😊
HI Steph, I am exactly the same age as your Standard. I have exactly the same problems (ironically) including a non standard exhaust and I have been poked by various fingers. However, I wish my floor was in such a good condition. Remarkable.
Excellent, well done. I might be tempted to leave the oil seal/s for the mo and just keep topping up; if you get some miles on it after the bodywork's done you might find a couple of other glitches that make it wise to rectify all at once..possibly even with the engine hoisted out. (Hopefully not..)
I think it looks surprisingly good. Being able to do welding myself I’d actually be more spooked by the amount of mechanical work, head gasket and all.
Springs eh? They all do that sir😅 really worth going for remanufacture ones if you can as all the used ones will go again. Easy job to change em mind. I have to replace mine again and save up for some fresh ones.
Well, that is a really genuine honest car.
A few small holes and some gaps in the underseal, a broken spring and a dodgy exhaust.
£850 well spent.
Thank you Dave!
And for that money is werry good car
You are so lucky! Standards were really well made, and from quality low carbon Steel from The Steel Company of Wales in Port Talbot, made with Welsh Coal.
I didn’t know this! Thank you for telling me ☺️
Britain was the best and the leaders in everything in industry at one time. How times have changed.
@idriveaclassic even as late as 1967, my Triumph Herald was made from that steel. When I removed all the old paint, I found a Dragon etched into the metal, with the words "The Steel Company of Wales" below it.
And so the journey begins ! For a car that old , it looks pretty good Steph !
Cheers From California 😎
Hi Steph,
I think your Standard is now in a good place with all the profesional help to hand together with a caring attitude. All the best and see you at the NEC.
Take care,
Jon B.
For a car that has survived 70 UK winters it's looking great! Looks like it has spent 70 years here in Australia instead.
Honestly I was so shocked (in a good way of course!)
Long ago I learned a proverb: If it doesn't leak oil, it's not British. But in this case, that's a virtue--all that leaking oil must have contributed to your Standard's surprisingly good condition. I know this: I once had a little Japanese banger (from the days before Japanese cars--or any cars--were properly rustproofed), and one day I was driving along and there was a bang and the passenger side got lower. Left hand chassis rail had rusted through and given way; but the right hand side was ok, because the steering box had a slight oil leak, which had protected it.
I hope you get much joy, and only a moderate amount of anxiety, out of your Standard.
Oh my gosh what a story! Glad you didn’t get hurt
@@idriveaclassic Luckily, I was driving slowly, and only half a block away from my mechanic. That was a decent little 1970s car, so the excellent state of your Standard is extra notable.
Hi from NSW Australia.
Funnily enough, as soon as I saw the "controlled seepage" from the crank shaft front seal, I knew the underside of the front end would be structurally sound.
I have spent all my working life building and restoring cars including an 11 year stint in California with our business restoring lots of pre and post WWII MG's
These Standards are great cars and back when I was just into early teens, I was spending time in a neighbours wrecking yard cleaning and arranging the small parts from Vanguards and Standards.
I even have a TEA20 Ferguson tractor that was built on my birth date (early October 1951) and has been in our possession since 1980. Runs like a top on our property (used it yesterday to slash the paddocks).
Thank goodness for people like you and your colleagues Steph for keeping lovely old cars like this on the road. Lots of people spend a lot of time and money on more luxurious cars but what about the every day cars like your Standard? They just disappear when they have a place in motoring history.
Exactly! It’s easy to save an expensive car. It’s cars like this which need the love.
Agreed.
USA guy here, This 50s auto is in excellent condition, a real prize. You`ve done well in its purchase.
Being from Minnesota in the US, where you'd swear some vehicles come new with rotted sills and rear wheel arches, that is remarkable for a 20 year old car. The fact it's 70 is just flat amazing. Absolutely worth saving!
That salt dumping process on the roads should have been banned decades ago by the environment movement. Not legal at airports.
As an old Ferguson tractor mechanic I've always been fond of those old Standards. Thanks!
Mot on a classic is a good idea, I didn’t know that you could do that. £40-£50 for a safety check is a no brainer I think and it’s so good that you can do it on a classic.
Yeah it’s a small price for a second check over
As a 70-year-old human I would say that your car is in pretty good shape.
Hi Steph, I think you have got a good one, well done I'm envious. My wife Liz and I bought our Morris Minor 1000 in September 1991. Our daughter was just two and having owned three Citroen 2cvs we wanted something classic, usable and British. We paid £1,200 and have loved owning her. She is our second car, was our daughter's first car and her Wedding Car. I get her MOT'd most years and our small village garage do any welding and major mechanical repairs. Mabel, named after my maternal grandmother had a tow bar when we bought her. I have a 1951 Royal Enfield Model G that I bought in 1972 and I have trailered the bike behind Mabel to classic vehicle shows. Thanks for your lovely videos.
From here in the states, it looks fantastic for it's age. Here, a GM pickup truck would look way worse after ten years! This will be a great project. Steph, you did awesome picking this Standard.
So pleased Speedy is in pretty good order for his age, looking foward to seeing your progress on him in the coming months.😊👍
My aunt had the standard 8 model. When I was a kid, the smell of the seats used to make me sick. I don't know what they made them off, but it was bad. But we went everywhere in the car when I was a kid. 74 years of age, takes me back to memory lane.
Well I don’t know about anyone else, but I am very relieved at seeing how solid this one is underneath. Good going, Steph!
Such a sweet little car Steph, an incredible survivor. I totally agree with your approach to safety and value too. All the best!
This is great news. As you say, for a 70 year old car to be in such good shape underneath, verified by a specialist, it's hugely encouraging. Good old Speedy is obviously going to be in great hands.
I never realised you'd changed jobs until i chatted to you at Rustival. This sounds like an excellent move and great to see companies like this continue to thrive and keep these lovely beasts on the road
That little Standard is a super car for you, Steph. The underside is always the crucial condition to look for, never mind the topside body. There are just a few small areas of steel that need replacing, which should be easy/inexpensive enough. Do those, then blast/power wire brush chassis rails and inner sills, then prime and apply modern underseal liberally. Once the exhaust, brakes amd steering are checked and refurbished, as needed, you'll have a good and safe car for running around. Good luck!
Hi Steph, that car is in remarkable condition for its age. Your going to enjoy getting it sorted.
I am a decade or more older than this car and one bit of advice handed down to me when buying my first one was: "Inspect the bodywork carefully first; it is often practical to purchase a car which has mechanical problems if you are mechanically minded, but if the shell is rusted, or shows signs of bodged repair work, then that can be terminal."
I have never bought a new car having recognised early on that the twin evils of rapid devaluation and warrantee work (car off the road for weeks at a time) were well worth the effort of sourcing a well kept and maintained used one.
Our family had a station wagon version - the Standard Companion - for a few years, but sold it needing more interior space for business reasons. It was a very low milage secondhand buy and proved to be the most robust, reliable, and convenient car that we ever owned.
This model of car was seriously underestimated as a family transport when initially marketted.
Incredibly solid. Can’t wait to see you drive it!
Lovely car and in fantastic condition. A good buy in my opinion. My first car at 17 was a Wolseley 1660 back in 1985. I wish I could weld because I think if you want to be able to afford to run classic cars that will cut the bills substantialy. Have fun driving and good to hear you will keep him original.
Thank you! Yeah I am spoilt that I work in a garage 😂
The Government - backed by EU - are trying to outlaw Welding on cars, especially if 15 years old or older. It is a shame because the most environmentally friendly way would be to keep repairing cars, rather than make new ones.
A cheap flux core mig isn’t too expensive and it really isn’t too tricky to learn. It makes classic ownership much cheaper for sure.
My father owned a 1962 Standard 10 in India. He continued to use it until the mid 1980s. Great car at that time. The car company in Madras stopped making Standards, and came out with Heralds. Herald then became Gazelle with slight modifications. There was not much demand, and that was the end of the Standard company.
Nice one Steph and the old girl is not in bad nick at all considering she is over 70. I completely agree with your decision about an MOT and I would do the same and MOT it each year. For £40 it is a wise investment.
100% gotta be done x
I couldn't agree more. I have 'classic' motorcycles and always get MOTs. 😊
I always get my 50 year old landy tested. One bloke at work kept saying you don't need to, why bother. But my kids love going for a ride in the landy. I would hate myself if I hurt them or anyone else if I had forgotten to tighten something.
I am quite surprised at how good a condition this car is in. In Australia we dont have anything like the rust problems that you get in the UK. But this car has hardly any rust. Although I guess it is very English with its oil leaks.
You’re so lucky. Beautiful country too.
Steph: with respect, I don't think anyone who knows anything about cars would expect a 70-year old car costing £850 to be perfect, or even driveable, frankly. There seems very little needed to make this a cracking little runabout. Ed is so right: mechanicals are (relatively) easy to fix or replace. Bodywork is much harder to repair well.
Congrats from Germany to that lovely little motor. I am one of the very few Vanguard owners over here. :-) Two recommendations: Get rid of all the old underseal maybe by dry ice cleaning and I think I saw the left side of the rear axle leaking with oil - this could have affected the brake pads. Dan
To be honest it's in much better shape then cars half it's age
I'm impressed by it's condition, but like anything over 70 yrs old some tlc is needed
What a great project
Lovely video as always
Thank you Steph
Thank you for being so supportive ☺️
What a lucky find for the money. I love your enthusiasm and level-headed approach. Ed seems the ideal chap to sort it. I am in a similar position having just consigned my Wolseley 1500 to a classic specialist to give it a similar once-over. And yes, I have asked them to MOT it as well.
Ed’s great. He’s got plenty of classics of his own too.
I was born in 1952. i wondered what that noise was going by as i lay in my pram! Nice to meet you again Speedy😂😂
Very good advice regarding welding. I tried to once and ended up in A&E with arc eyes. But a great little car. A couple of grand and you've got a wonderful useable car for many years to come.
It always makes me smile when Brits talk about exhausts, here in Aus we usually wander along to an exhaust shop and just get it made on the spot, personally I usually build my own, can't deal with others time frames
Thanks Steph for your update on the standard just like yourself she’s looking great, and with the help from Edd you will have a stunner, thanks again Steph and hope you can make it to the nec on time, 👍👍👍.
I’ll trailer it there if I have to 😂
Amazing condition especially for its age. How many ford sierras survive compared to the numbers made. I am amazed how good your Standard car is. You will have hours of driving pleasure in it.
You’re so right!
Hi Steph,great to see another top video with warts and all on the cutie Standard,tested a good few of these back in the day (with a fair few fails on rot) luckily this lovely girl has survived and found a lovely new keeper .Enjoy!
Great video on your Standard 10. Thank you for keeping these old cars going and you are very lovely people.
Steph, what a score! I've watched lots of YT videos on cars over there and am often astounded at horrendous rust that people are happily chopping out, that we just don't see to the same extent here downunder.. those are all easy repairs... you'll be cruising around before you know it...
I love how many Aussies have tuned in for this 😂😂
A bit of oil helps to keep the rust away. But looks very clean. Few small rust repairs and re under seal the underneath. Remove any loose underseal and redo.
100%. No bodging here.
Speedy you say? What an adorable name for an adorable lil car
You're a lucky girl, Steph. She looks great. Don't forget to upgrade to a dual brake master cylinder.
A job at some stage!
Great to see acar I remember from childhood in the 60,s in Liverpool. These were the cars we saw every day as where we lived no one owned E types ,Austin Healeys ,Lotus Cortinas etc. My dad had a company Mini van and we loved it . I think Speedy is in great condition for his age and should be a great car to have new adventures in the future with. Keep up the good work on the channel, best viewing of the week!
You’re both looking great Steph, great to see how happy Speedy makes you ! Nothing like the excitement of a new purchase ! Love seeing cars like this, a neighbour of my Aunt & Uncles, had one of these in the early 70s ( probably from new ) and they were rare even then You probably already know that the gang from Practical Classics helped to stop Bluebell (as it became known ) from being crushed through the Ford scrappage scheme 😡 after it was rescued by enthusiasts in Scotland ! ( maybe they could get together when Speedy is up and running 😃)
I think you got a real bargain there, the condition for the age is nothing short of incredible. Love the car and enjoying the series very much, thanks for sharing your journey.
Another wonderful informative video Steph. For a 70 year old car, Speedy is not as bad as a lot of cars I’ve seen that are far newer. It’s lovely to see you saving this and I can’t wait to see it and you at the NEC.
Look forward to seeing you there!
We have a couple oy 2007 cars (MX5 and a Vectra C) , at college, which are in far worse condition. In fact the Vectra is being scrapped as too far gone to safely lift for student to work on.
I have a 64 year old car, everyone could do with a chap like Ed nearby, nice bloke with a positive attitude towards problems. Good luck, I'm a fan of the Standards.
Well done Steph, lovely project, thanks for bringing us along. The tyres are most likely radials but the one on the ground should go on the rear axle to match what is already there, then put offside rear on front and you'll have matching thread per axle.
Can I just quote Bob Mortimer and say 'It's a beauty!!' 🤩
nice one steph looks like a great little honest car for the money, great video
Your videos are getting better and better, Steph.
I totally agree with you about MOT's for classic cars. I bought a 1971 MGB GT for ten times what you paid for the Standard. It seemed fine until I drove it at decent speeds, then it was all over the road! I'm in the middle of putting everything right at the moment. The previous owner didn't have a clue. The last
Having enjoyed 4 Triumphs in the distant past, eagerly looking forward to this rebuild. Going to the NEC too, so hope to see it there.
Love your enthusiasm for this one!
Great to hear ans see.
That Standard is in amazing condition not much to be done underneath well done Steph
New to the channel, love your enthusiasm for the old cars.
For that price it's a steal. She's really in great condition, considering. You're doing a great thing here. Just make sure the essential bits work properly, as always. Lights, breaks, timing, etc. What a beauty!
To be honest, I was shocked to see ball joint front suspension and telescopic shocks. Quite advanced for the time, the competition and for a car that's called a "Standard". So cool!
Yeah it is really a lot more advanced than many might expect.
Standard as “standard bearing”. Problem for Standard was that the word “standard” ended up being perceived as “bog standard” .
Language and terminology change.
@MattVF That's why Standard-Triumph International stopped using the name in 1963, in favour of Triumph
I'm in Dundee for the weekend and the transport museum here has a standard 10 that you can sit it. It was a lovely little thing.
Looks pretty good actually, a bit of rust but not to bad at all. That leaking engine oil does wonders to protect the underside.
Thank god eh
Classic cars are like rare breeds that need to be preserved and cared for.
It looks in good condition for 70 years. That is where i love oil leaks, they save cars.
Looking forward to this series.
My dad's first car was a black Standard Ten - around 1968. A few years later he was able to upgrade to a MK1 Cortina, which felt very modern in comparison. Your example looks pretty good to me 😊😊
Great video, love it and so nice to see vehicles that I remember new are going to be loved and used. Even when new the brakes on those Standards were not great, and like many cars of that era tended to lock up the rear wheels easily and the steering box is only about six inches behind the front bumper with a solid shaft to the steering wheel. If its used as a 'daily driver' take care. All the best 👍
Am surprised underside so good, oil leak probably protected front end. 😊😊😊
Haha we thought that
This is THE car to suit your image and personality, Steph. Well done!
I am just as excited now as I was after the last video. You've got a good 'n!
Hello Steph, what a great video, the general condition of this 70 years old car is wonderful! Looking forwards to the next video. Best wishes from Lincolnshire
Overall a very solid, well preserved car. I've got a feeling it'll be on the road for quite some time to come.
One thing I'd do ASAP is put one matched pair of tires on the front end, the other pair on the back. And, it's a good idea to have the better pair on the front.
Happy travels!
My 1964 TR4 has a similar hole under the driver's & passenger's seat with blanking grommet. The jack is quite short (about 1 foot long retracted) with a small lug that engages with the chassis rail. The jack handle is a ratchet with a square hole which raises the car just enough to change a tyre.
Thank you for explaining ☺️
Great video Steph. I had a 1955 Standard 10 in my student days, very fond memories of it, I paid £95 for it from a local dealer in 1965. I owned it for 4 years until the "tin worm" got it, then bought a 1962 Vitesse (still a S-T Coventry built motor). Still own classics 19656 MGB Roadster and 1968 Triumph 13/60 convertible.
Looking great Steph, a fairly solid car. Looking forward to seeing the progress on Speedy. I've just recently purchased an unseen vehicle myself, a 1972 Land Rover Series IIA SWB. Thanks again for sharing. 👍😊
Oh wow Allan! That’s so cool. Are you excited.
@@idriveaclassic yes, I got an urge to buy a Land Rover after I sold the one I had 5 years ago. I'm going to relearn my Land Rover knowledge.
Looks pretty dam good to me!!! Steph and leaking oil can be a good thing sometimes it protects the underside (:
Cars like these are what I like at shows. Wonderful survivors of the 'banger' stage (and the banger track!)
Looking good for an oldie (the car of course 😀). Have fun doing it up.
Speaking as an old git, the sweat came on when we were running bangers like these as a daily driver and needed it to get to work next day. All a lot more leisurely nowadays. 😎
I too am old and have never owned a modern car. 😂. Daily driving old stuff is an absolute buzz.
Looks in great shape for its age. Another great video, Steph
You've got a sweet little car there and a dreamy mechanic...chin up, don't be worried, you'll both be fine. Best wishes! Here in the U.S. there was a joke about the old Nash Metropolitans, you reviewed one. It goes the Metro owner says he stopped at the gas station to fill up the oil and check the gas. Well anyway...
The great thing about older cars (and motorcycles) is that most things are mechanical and can be repaired or remade, or obtained through owners clubs etc. Another great thing is the lack of expensive electronics (which will kill restoration of current cars). The last thing you need is a £1000 car which needs a £1000 electronics ECU to make it go. The interchangeability of parts like ignition coils etc is also good on older cars. Many parts were common with other cars even from other manufacturers.
My daughter recently bought a Peugeot 208, there is a bill included in the service history for the dreaded wet belt replacement for £850.
That given in perspective I’d say your Standard is a bargain, in spite of the welding required!👍
Love your videos! Thanks so much for making them.
Aw thanks! X
Great video I have a 1954 austin a30 and like you say they are 70 years old so you have to keep a eye one things.good luck 😉
Oil leaks over the years helps preserve the metal underneath, especially Landrovers 😂
A very good down to earth honest video,🤩
Underneath the Car is an entire new and interesting Perspective.
You have got a real bargain Steph there is probably only 3 places where it needs welding but it’s very good oil leaks are nothing
That is not bad, Stephanie. It looks like an excellent purchase. It has not been molested. You got it at a good time before it gets unsalvageable.
Very sound honest car. I like it. I have to keep reminding my darling wife when she buys a 2 year old car that if she wants mint, scratch free condition she'll have to buy new!!
That car is in terrific condition! It is very little worse than my new 20 year old Toyota Corolla! Had the underside of my Volvo 240 looked like that it would have been repaired. Unfortunately our weather takes a much harder toll on cars than yours. I've seen many a 10 year old car here needing more work than the wee Standard. You did well buying Speedy. Love the name, by the way.
Wow Steph. It doesn't appear bad at all. I think you've got the basis of a useable car there. I'm wondering if you'll fall in love with it over the Morris 1000 eventually.
£850 is a steal. I'll be looking around at that price now.
I'm sure your amazing friend will look after things for you.
Looking forward to you tootling around in that eventually 😊
Such a nice Standard 10, like it. A bargain.
I am so happy with it ☺️
Hi Steph, it's just looking a better and better buy. On the break lines, please use copper 😊
The way I look at it Steph is can you imagine the state of a modern car looking as good as this in 70 years - I think not 😂
Best of luck with everything ahead on the channel 👍👍👍
HI Steph, I am exactly the same age as your Standard. I have exactly the same problems (ironically) including a non standard exhaust and I have been poked by various fingers. However, I wish my floor was in such a good condition. Remarkable.
Looks in better condiitiion than the old marina when you acquired it. Not bad for an older standard lady
Yeah we did discuss that 😂
Excellent, well done. I might be tempted to leave the oil seal/s for the mo and just keep topping up; if you get some miles on it after the bodywork's done you might find a couple of other glitches that make it wise to rectify all at once..possibly even with the engine hoisted out. (Hopefully not..)
I think it looks surprisingly good. Being able to do welding myself I’d actually be more spooked by the amount of mechanical work, head gasket and all.
I love your Standard I had some springs made at Midland Spring they make and fit them
The club recommended jones and they’ve been great. So helpful.
Springs eh? They all do that sir😅 really worth going for remanufacture ones if you can as all the used ones will go again. Easy job to change em mind. I have to replace mine again and save up for some fresh ones.
Give Jones springs a ring when you’re ready. Think I’ve paid just shy of 200 per side inclusive of VAT
I look forward to seeing this at the NEC. Its going to make some good videos.
Looks like a diamond in the rough Steph, like you say if you want a perfect car buy a new one!
Too many people come to the table with unrealistic expectations. It’s a good thing to force a bit of realism on people.
You paid about 14 gallons worth of petrol for something that will outlast that by a country mile. Good purchase!
Thank you!
Speedy looks in great shape for a 70 year old. 😀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻