That's Another One Gone
Those Aussie made utes were worked untill they just could not be not go any further.........
Now here is one that would need some to little work to bring it back to its former glory. The tree is extra you would need an tree surgeon to remove it but the Vanguard... yes it is a Vanguard is a keeper.
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1954 Standard 8
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1954/5 Standard 10 Cadet
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Dad's Phase I Vanguard in the late 60's. Member and his younger stister in front of tent.
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Dad's Phase I Vanguard in the late 60's. All packed up ready to go on holiday.
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The Vanguard Rose
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1958 Super 10
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1954 Standard 8
 All Below Vehicle Statistics are provided by Vehicle owners and may differ from original vehicle specifications

Vehicle Stats 

YEAR

MAKE

DESIGNATION

BODY TYPE

ENGINE

BORE&STOKE

COMP. RATIO

BRAKE H.P

CARBURETTOR

UNLADEN WEIGHT

FUEL CAPACITY

SPECIAL FEATURES

1926

Standard

11.4 HPV3 Coleshill

Single door roadster

4 cylinder OHV all in line

68mm bore x 90mm stroke 1307cc

6.5/1

 

Zenith 22 VS01 6292

762Kg (15CTW)

27.3 Litres ( 6 Gallons) 

Excellent all weather equipment (side curtains & hood removable), 5 stud Sankey Wheels, silent worm rear wheel drive, unenclosed valve rockers for easy valve adjustment, 2 plate wet clutch, excellent rear brakes and good cruising speed 30M.P.H (48 Klm).

1935

Standard Coventry

Coup

2 Door Saloon Deluxe

6 Cylinder side valve 2.664

78mm x 106mm

5.5:1

60 at 3600 RPM

Solex F.H type Vertical take off

 

44 Litres

4 Speed floor change Wilson Pre selective gear box. Firm ride but positive on road. Good clean view all round and a pleasure to drive!

1939

Standard

Flying 8

2 Door Roadster

4 cylinder 1021cc Side valve

57mm x 100mm

6.7 to 1

31 at 4000 RPM

Single Solex

760Kg

27.2 ltr

Body by J.C Richards Body WorksSouth Australia. Independent front suspension, 3 speed floor change gear box, great touring vehicle with great comfort and vision.

1939

Standard

Flying 8

Roadster

8HP 4 Cylinder 1021c/c

57m/m Bore x 100m/m stroke

6.7-1

31

Single Solex 1" 

14 CWT (751Kg)

6 Gallons (27 Litres)

A very reliable and comfortable little car. No special features just easy to drive. Has cable operated brakes which are almost useless in reverse and boasts independent front suspension- a real first on early small cars. Usually returns around 45 mpg (6.25Litres/100Km)

1944

Standard

12CWT Van

Light Utility

4 Cylinder Side Valve

69m/m Bore x 106m/m stroke

6.5-1

11.98

Single Solex 

25CWT 

12 Gallons 

Originally built for use by the British Airforce to transport air crew to their plane sometimes up to one mile from the base.

1948

Standard 

Flying 8

Saloon

4 cylinder 1009cc Side valve

56.7mm x 100mm

6.7 to 1

28 at 4000 RPM

Solex type F.A.I

802Kg

27 ltr

Four speed gearbox, reasonable good ride for a small vehicle. Excellent fuel economy, sun roof and a pleasure to drive.

1949

Standard

Vanguard

Sedan 4 Door

4 cylinder 2088cc

85mm x 92mm

6.7 to 1

68 at 4200 RPM

Solex

1230Kg

68 ltr

Gear change lever on the right hand side of the steering wheel. The PH I was first released inBritain in July 1947 andAustralia in early 1948. This Beetle-back model continued with some changes until March 1953 when it was replaced by the  PH II Spacemaster with the long boot. The Vanguard was named after the last British Battleship, was one of the first new British post war deigns with a full width body designed for the world market. Both models were fitted with the unique wet sleeve motor, modified versions being installed in Ferguson Tractors (1949 to 1950s) and Morgan Sports Cars.  

YEAR
MAKE
DESIGNATION
BODY TYPE
ENGINE
BORE&STOKE
COMP. RATIO
BRAKE H.P
CARBURETTOR
UNLADEN WEIGHT
FUEL CAPACITY
SPECIAL FEATURES
1950
STANDARD TRIUMPH
MAYFLOWER
2 DOOR SEDAN
4CYL SIDE VALVE 1247CC
63 M/M X 100 M/M
6.8/1
38 AT 4200 RPM
SINGLE SOLEX
933 Kg
36.5 LITRES
Excellent Comfort & Vision, 3 speed Column Change Gear Box, Under Powered
1950
Standard Triumph
Renown 2 litre
4 Door Saloon
4 Cylinder Wet Sleeve OHV 2088cc
85mm x 92mm
6:01
68 at 4200 RPM
Solex Downdraught Type 32 B10
24 CWT 3QRS 7lb (1260Kg)
15 Gallons (68 Litres)
Manually applied overdrive in third gear ( fitted with Laycock De Normanville unit). Original rope twisted panic straps in rear. All passengers supplied with armrests. Armrests an front doors being adjustable for the driver and the passenger comfort. Original working HMV radio (push button) and heat system.
1950
Triumph 
Mayflower
Saloon
Side valve 1247 cc
38 at 4200 RPM
6.8 : 1
2.48 X 3.94   63mm X 100mm
Solex 
18 CWT ΒΌ 14lb (936kg)
9 gallons (36litres)
 
1951
Standard Vanguard
Phase I 
Sedan 
4 cylinder 2088cc 
85mm x 93mm
7 to 1
68 at 4200 RPM
Single Solex
1350Kg
70 ltr
 
1952
Standard Vanguard
Phase I A
Sedan
4 cylinder 2088cc
85mm x 93mm
7 to 1
68 at 4200 RPM
Single Solex
1350Kg
70 ltr
3 speed full syncro gear box, trafficators
1953
Standard
Family 8
Saloon
4 cylinder 803.5cc O.H.V
58mm x 76mm
7 to 1
26 at 4500 RPM
Solex
735Kg
32 ltr
Comfortable, economical and reliable. No frills motoring.
1953
Standard
Vanguard Phase II
Utility
4 Cylinder OHV 2088c/c
85mm x 92mm
7.0-1
68 at 4200 rpm
Single Solex
24 CWT (1265Kg)
15 Gallons (68Litres)
3 speed Gear box, Steering column gear change, Synchro mesh on all forward gears.
1954
Standard 
Vanguard Series II
4 Door Sedan
4 cylinder  Over Head Side valve 127.6 cu.in (2088cc)
85mm x 92mm
70 to 1
68 at 4200 RPM
Single Type 32 Bio
1300Kg
57 ltr
Fully Imported Fishlow Body. Three Speed with sincro-mesh on all forward gears. Locking fuel cap.
1956
Standard 
Vanguard Sportsman
Saloon
4 Cylinder 2088cc "TR3 Specs"
85mm / 92mm
8-1
90 at 4500 R.P.M
Twin S.U  HD6
1270.0Kg
 
 Fitted with Laycock De Normanville overdrive which was standard for the Sportsman Model
1957
Standard 
Super 10
4 Door Sedan
4 cylinder  Over Head valve (948cc)
76mm 
7.0 to 1
33 at 4500 RPM
Solex 26 ziaco
710Kg
32 ltr
Reasonable comfort and vision. Revolutionary stanDrive two pedal operation gear change (incorporating Newton Bennet Patent) No Clutch Pedal Rear Seat folds forward and transforms into a camping body, or extra large boot capacity.
1958
Standard
Vanguard Phase III
Sedan
4 Cylinder Wet Sleeve OHV 2088 cc
85mm x 92mm
7.5:1
68 at 4200 RPM
Single Solex
1222Kg
54Ltrs
Electric Overdrive, Reserve Petrol Tank, Synchro on 1st Gear, Rear Venetian, Sun Visor Weather shields, Tow Bar.
1959
Triumph Herald
Coupe
2 Door
4 cylinder 1200cc O.H.V
63mm x 76mm
8.5 /1 C.R
42.5 at 5500 RPM
Twin S.U Side draught
787 Kg
32 ltr
The hard top can be removed. Has a 4 speed gear box.
  

YEAR

MAKE

DESIGNATION

BODY TYPE

ENGINE

BORE&STOKE

COMP. RATIO

BRAKE H.P

CARBURETTOR

UNLADEN WEIGHT

FUEL CAPACITY

SPECIAL FEATURES

1960

Standard Motor Car Company,Coventry

Triumph  TR3A

Roadster

4 Cylinder O.H.V wet sleeve 2.2Litre 

87mm / 92mm

8.5-1

100 at 5000 R.P.M

Twin 13/4 Side draught S.U

910Kg

54Litres

First Production car to be fitted with Girling disc brakes. Top speed of 110 K.P.H 4 speed with overdrive on 2nd 3rd and top gears.

1962

Standard Vanguard

Phase III

Sedan 4 Door

6 cylinder 1998cc 20.8 Horse Power

74.7mm x 76mm

8 to 1

80 at 4400 RPM

Twin Solex

1222Kg

54 ltr

Three speed gear column shift with optional over drive box.

1962

Standard Vanguard

Phase III

Saloon

4 Cylinder 17.9 H.P, 127 c.u (2008c.c)

3.347 (85.0mm)

7:01

68 at 4200 R.P.M

Single Solex

231/2 CWTS> (1143KG)

12 Gallons (54.5 Litres)

 

1962

Standard 

Vanguard

Estate Wagon

6 Cylinder OHV

2.94 x 2.992               74.7mm x 76mm

8-1

80 at 4400RPM

Twin Solex

24 ΒΌ CWT.   1233Kg

14 Gallon (63 Litres)

Electric Overdrive

1963

Vanguard

Estate Station Wagon

4 Door & Tail Gate

4 Cylinder 

85mm x 92mm

7.5-1 , 7-1

 

Twin 

1257Kg

 (63.6 Litres)

 

1967

Triumph

GT6

Sports Saloon

2 Ltr 6 cylinder 1998cc 

 

9.5 to 1

95

Twin Strongburg

813Kg

44.3ltr

 

1946/47

Standard 

Flying 8

Tourer

4 cylinder 1021cc Side valve

56.7mm x 100mm

6.7 to 1

28 at 4000 RPM

Solex type F.A.I

802Kg (14CWT3/4)

27 ltr  (6 Gallons)

550 X 16 tyres fitted to rear.