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Est: £5,500 - £6,500
1953 Standard Vanguard Series II (20S) Saloon
United Kingdom • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 21
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Standard Vanguard 20S Series II is an honest, unmolten example with low mileage, fresh from 35 years of barn storage. It represents a rewarding recommissioning project, running from an external fuel supply and including useful spares.

Condition
7
Good condition, needs recommissioning.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
V222129DL
Odometer:
27,719 miles
Reg Number:
JTH987
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Showing just 27,719 miles; manual column-change gearbox; 35 years of dry barn storage; running engine with external fuel supply; rewarding recommissioning projectBelieved to date from circa 1953-1954, this attractive Standard Vanguard 20S Series II is identified by chassis number V222129DL and body number S709698R.
The Vanguard Series II range was introduced in 1953, with the chassis sequence suggesting this example originates from the early years of production.
The model is powered by Standard's robust 2,088cc four-cylinder petrol engine, driving through a manual gearbox with the desirable column-change gear selector, a feature very much in keeping with the car's period character.Information from the Standard Motor Club confirms that the car production records are: V 222129 DL was manufactured on Monday 31 st October 1953 in metallic blue with crimson vynide, Engine No.
V 222292 EThe car is offered fresh from approximately 35 years of dry barn storage, having been stored alongside ...
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£1,584
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£4,612
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£12,950
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