Restored
Standard Pennant in Regular Use
Alison's
Pennant in great surroundings at Holkham Hall Any
of the photos below can be clicked through to see an enlargement
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Pennant is the successor to the Standard 10. Using the same
basic body tub, four different wings were added along with
chrome flashes down the side and across the boot. This trim
allowed a two-tone colour scheme to be specified.
Inside, a complete change was made to the interior trim with
an improvement to the dashboard equipment and layout. Mechanically
a remote control gearshift was added. New bumpers and grille
completed the makeover, turning the car into a quintessential
late 50's luxury small saloon. |
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Alison bought
PSY 274 in July of 2003. It was in a pretty sorry state. She recalls
that it had no roof lining or carpets and the seats were very poor.
The bonnet had come open and swung back damaging the roof!.
Affectionately known as Chugalong, or Chug for short, the Pennant
has now become a member of the family.
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Over the last 5
years Alison has treated the car to a fairly comprehensive
restoration. New Springs were made for the car as the
originals did not match each other. The engine was taken out
and rebuilt, including an unleaded conversion. The whole car
was resprayed in the attractive original two-tone green and
ivory colour scheme. The whole of the interior has
received a retrim, including seats roof lining and carpets.
The re-carpeting has been extended into the boot, where
there was no carpet originally, but the improvement is
apparent and very neatly executed. A wiring overhaul
including sealed beam headlights has almost completed the
restoration. |
I say almost
completed, because a car like this always requires some ongoing
attention and Alison is presently looking for an original waterpump,
the one with a grease nipple. The
car is now used on a regular basis and covered the four day EA Rally
without a murmur. I was lucky enough to photograph it " on
tour" at Holkham Hall in North Norfolk. This pictures show how
a fairly desperate case can be turned, in time, into an attractive
Classic that turns heads wherever it goes.
If you have a Pennant
at home waiting for a restoration, let this be an encouragement to
you. If you know of one needing rescuing, go out and save it.
If you have one you are restoring, send me some pictures so that I
can feature it here. See more Pennants at the Standard
International Rally Article
and photos by Phil Homer
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