This auction is for my 1958 Standard 10 ( Triumph )

I could write many pages detailing its history so will try to summarise the key points. All the pics have been taken Sunday 5 May 2024

Original owner bought it Dec 2013, drove it around for a year before submitting it to www.jswl.co.uk , a very well respected classic car restoration company. It went in Dec 2014 and came out May 2015, total cost £ 11,323. That included new set of Yokohama 155 80 13 tyres, full brake overhaul, fitting a set of inertial seat belts, plus numerous other jobs as detailed on the receipts. A testament to the restoration work is that after more than 8 years the bodywork is still excellent without any signs of rust, bubbling etc. The pics show that all panels were zinc coated with all internals wax oiled.

I have all the vat receipts as in pic, also have a cd with 100 pictures detailing exactly what was done.

Unusually this car has been MOT’d every year since May 2015. The previous owner was an enthusiast but without any mechanical skills whatsoever , so he had it MOT’d and serviced every year for peace of mind that it was safe and roadworthy.   I have all the vat receipts for all work completed from May 2015 until may 2022. His spending including buying the car from dec 2013 to sept 2023 when I bought it , totals to £ 16,445.

I am a v old qualified mechanic so it was the ideal car for me to buy as it only required some mechanical work to make as my daily driver.

So since I’ve had it, a list of the most important repairs I’ve completed.

Rebuild rear diff as it was howling on overrun, now silent. Strip and ultrasonic clean the carb, re-set float height etc, fit a modern paper air filter ( I have the original) , fit a new full stainless steel exhaust system. Replace fuel line front to rear, replace missing grease nipples and a thorough grease up front to back, flush cooling system, fit new water pump, fanbelt, replenish anti freeze concentrate . re-build distributor with new internal wiring, points, condenser etc, completed a proper major service, have it MOT’d. My spending which is only for parts is approx. £740. I’ve covered a few hundred miles without any problems. The heater is amazing, the demisters actually work better than my modern car. There are obviously some additional cosmetic work to complete, the front bumper has had a ding, I’ve straightened it out quite well but its not perfect, most of the chrome is showing its age, none peeling off, just old and faded. The cardboard backing behind the dashboard has water stain marks although the shelf is structurally sound.

So the big question is why am I selling it ? It would be a most excellent daily driver for 9 months of the year, the roads where I live are not good during the winter months. I’ve got stuck twice whilst having to pull over to allow a tractor to come past. Also our local council keep all the roads very well gritted .

 Pricing it has been difficult. I know these little cars don’t sell for as much as other more popular makes.

I think the buy it now £4,250 is a fair price, I’m not desperate to sell so don’t bother with any silly offers.

Any questions, viewing, roadtest, ( roadtest subject to weather as the farm where I keep it becomes a mud bath when raining) any  inspections, more pics  or any questions just please ask.

Location PO7, about 5 miles north of Portsmouth.

Payment ? cash is preferred but bank transfer is also ok.