Lot Ended
Description
A scarce and attractive open-top Standard; showing 79,235
miles; freshly trimmed blue interior that presents very
smartly
First registered in 1946, this Standard Eight
Drophead Coupé is an appealing post-war survivor, finished in cream with
a freshly trimmed blue interior that presents very smartly. Correctly registered
as a Historic Vehicle, it is powered by the 8hp 1,009cc engine coupled to a
4-speed manual gearbox and now shows
79,235 miles. Good oil pressure is indicated, and the car has been starting and
driving on site for the photographs and video.
The Standard Eight was introduced in the late
1930s and re-emerged after the war as one of the
cars that helped get Britain moving again, offering simple, reliable motoring at
a time when materials and resources were still scarce. The Drophead
Coupé was always the rarer and more
desirable version, produced in comparatively small numbers and aimed at buyers
seeking a touch more style than the saloon could offer. Survivors today are few,
making examples such as this particularly appealing to collectors of early
post-war British
cars.
The
Drophead Coupé offers a more elegant profile than the saloon versions and a
charming period driving experience. With its simple mechanicals and light
controls, it captures the character of immediate post-war British motoring extremely
well.
The
paperwork includes the current V5C, four old MOT certificates, a handbook,
instruction manual, wiring diagram and a selection of
invoices.
A
scarce and attractive open-top Standard, presenting well and
offering a delightful glimpse into late-1940s
motoring.
Contact: david.tassell@brightwells.com