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1953 Standard Vanguard
United Kingdom • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 71
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Standard Vanguard Phase II, in black with brown interior, presents as a characterful, largely original example with an interesting history. The car is offered at no reserve, giving an opportunity for light improvement or preservation.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, age-related wear mentioned.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
V203636DL
Chassis No:
Odometer:
15,834 miles
NDU372
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Original and characterful example; American-influenced 1950s styling with whitewall tyres; use and improve example; to be sold at no reserveIntroduced in 1947, the Standard Vanguard was an important post-war model for the Standard Motor Company, designed to offer modern styling and comfortable family motoring at a time when Britain was rebuilding its motor industry.Influenced by contemporary American design, the Vanguard stood out for its rounded lines, spacious interior and strong mechanical reliability, becoming a popular choice both at home and in export markets.
The later Phase II models brought a more conventional body shape along with various mechanical and trim improvements, making them among the most usable and refined versions of the range.Coming from long-term ownership of the past 12 years, this charmingly original Phase II is presented in its factory colour combination of black with brown ‘Vynide’ upholstery, as confirmed by the accompanying heritage certificate.The car st...
Points of note
£1,584
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,301
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,950
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 30 2014
Latest MOT Mileage
14,856 miles
Registration Date
1953-05-01
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 01 2013 with 14,856 miles
Passed
On May 08 2012 with 13,827 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- offside front king pin has slight play
Passed
On May 25 2011 with 12,662 miles
Passed
On May 29 2010 with 10,345 miles
Passed
On May 22 2009 with 10,006 miles
Passed
On May 30 2008 with 9,713 miles
Failed
On May 15 2008 with 9,713 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
User Entered:
- slight play steering box
- slight play o/s/f hub
- slight play n/s/f stub
- rear brakes 43% imbalanced
- o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge & cracking on tread
- Oil leak
- Battery insecure
Passed
On May 20 2006 with 9,381 miles
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