An entry level model, the Standard Ensign with its 1670cc engine, was announced in October 1957 and had been restyled by Michelotti.

The Ensign shared its body with the Vanguard Series III, but had a more simple specification in various respects, including a mesh front grille and less cluttered instrument panel and dashboard.

Despite the generally lower specification, the Ensign was the first Vanguard-based car to have a four-speed gearbox.

The gear lever was moved from the column to the floor, and overdrive was optional.

Many were bought for company fleets and for the armed forces, with production ceasing in 1961 after 18,852 examples had been produced.

Production included 901 Mk II versions, produced only in 1961.

Entered from a deceased estate, ‘YKV 81’ joined the current ownership in 2001 and has subsequently been dry stored and used sparingly for local events.

Finished in Blue, with a matching vinyl interior; the saloon is described by a representative of the vendor’s famil...