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£17,546

1936 Standard Avon Special Tourer

United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2021 • Lot 276

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare 1930s Avon Standard Special tourer, one of only nine 'Le Mans' style tourers built before World War II. It features reliable Standard mechanics with stylish coachwork by the New Avon Body Company and was rebuilt approximately 10 years ago. It is estimated to be worth £10,000-£14,000.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in good order with well-maintained coachwork, chrome, and interior. The engine is reported to run well, and the car drives without known faults. While the car was rebuilt 10 years ago, suggesting it's not in original condition, the overall description indicates a well-preserved vehicle.

/ 10

Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

23201A

Odometer:

27,840 miles

Reg Number:

ABM 410

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Standard Motor Company Limited was a motor vehicle manufacturer, founded in Coventry in 1903 by Reginald Maudsley.

It purchased Triumph in 1945 and in 1959 officially changed its name to Standard-Triumph International and began to put the Triumph brand name on all its products.

In 1929 John Black, joint managing director of Hillman, took up an appointment at Standard as joint Managing Director.

Black encouraged the supply of chassis to external coachbuilders such as Avon and Swallow coachbuilding and Jensen.

The coachbuilding company of Avon during the early 1930s commenced producing cars with a distinctly sporty appearance, using as a foundation, a complete chassis from the Standard Motor Company.

These chassis were ordinary production units, used because of their sound engineering design and good performance.

Known as Avon Standard Specials they catered for a select market too small for Standard themselves.

This delightfully handsome tourer is finished in green with black ...