Overview
Produced: 1953-1959, 136317 produced.
Types: Saloon,4 doors,4 seats

Standard announced a new economy saloon in 1953 to compete head-on with the established Ford 100E, Morris Minor and Austin A30 models. All three rival cars had strong followings so the new Standard Eight would have to be something special to pose any threat to the "Big Three".

The Standard Eight featured a new 803cc four cylinder engine (identical capacity to both the Morris and Austin A-series engine!) and four speed gearbox (unlike the Ford's 3-speed unit). The Eight came only as a saloon with four doors, although there was no external boot lid! Early basic models had few "frills" and in order to keep costs down made do with fixed rear door windows, no hubcaps and a single windscreen wiper. The later Super Eight had quarter lights and winding windows, and a Smith's heater which the original doesn't.

Unfortunately despite various changes the Eight sold in relatively small numbers, production continued until 1959.  Practical Classics Spring 1995 - Featuring Buyers Guide Standard Eight, Ten & Pennant..  Click Here to view in our shop.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
803ccS4 OHVStandard/Triumph S4 OHV58mm x 76mm7.4
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
61 mph43 mpg
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
304 1956 Standard Super Eight Saloon Bonhams 15 Mar 2008 £1900.00 £2185.00
457 1955 Standard Eight Saloon Bonhams 9 Sep 2006 £1900.00 £2185.00
219 Standard Eight (1957) RTS Auctions Ltd 8 Jul 2001 Not sold
C5 Standard Eight Saloon (1955) H&H Sales Limited 17 Mar 2001 £480.00 -
447 Standard Eight Saloon (1957) Cheffins 2 Dec 2000 $1000.00 -
674 Standard Eight (1951) Sothebys 25 Nov 1996 Not sold
634 Standard Eight Saloon (1957) Sothebys 25 Nov 1996 Not sold
604 Standard Eight Saloon (1955) Sothebys 25 Nov 1996 Not sold
334 Standard Eight Saloon (1958) Lambert & Foster 10 Oct 1996 £380.00 -
205 Standard Eight (1957) RTS Auctions Ltd 1 Sep 1996 £500.00 -
357 Standard Eight Saloon (1957) Sothebys 5 Sep 1994 £950.00 -
548 Standard Eight (1955) Sothebys 18 Jul 1994 Not sold
012 Standard Eight Saloon (1954) Greens 2 Oct 1993 Not sold
Magazine Articles
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Article Buyers Guide - Standard Eight, Ten and Pennant
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Publication Practical Classics Spring 1995
Buyers Guide - Standard Eight, Ten and Pennant - Looking for a pint-sized popular classic of the 1950s? Standard's ofter underrated Eight, Ten and upmarket Pennant models are capable of providing years of excellent service and good examples can still be found for bargain prices, says kim Henson.
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