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Standard Vanguard III - American-inspired Briton

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Created on June 3, 1980

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Halwart Schrader

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Standard DeLuxe Vanguard III (1956) - Also available as a deluxe version. Among other things, the interior was extended for this version.

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Standard Vanguard Estate Car (1957) - It is versatile - both professionally and as a hobby.

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Standard Vanguard (1949)

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Standard De Luxe Vanguard III (1956) - The beautifully finished body is a testament to true craftsmanship.

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Standard Vanguard III Estate Car (1957) - In contrast to the other models, the estate version had considerably more space.

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Standard Vanguard Estate Car (1956) - The elegant lines show that a commercial vehicle is perfectly compatible with beauty.

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Standard Vanguard III (1956) - The Vanguard combined beautiful looks with versatile usability.

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Standard Vanguard (1956) - Typical British design.

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Standard Vanguard Sportsman (1957) - with high-speed gearshift on the left of the steering column - Geneva Motor Show 1957

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Assembly of the Standard Vanguard at AMAG in Schinznach

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Standard Vanguard Estate Car (1957) - It's easy to do without the horse - not least because the car has a lot more of it.

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Standard Vanguard Estate Car (1957) - Even large loads fit easily into the trunk.

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Standard Vanguard Estate Car (1957) - A load weight of around 250 kilograms makes it the perfect companion for any job.

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Standard Vanguard Estate Car (1957) - For the elegant driver.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - 2 blinker switch, 3 switch for overdrive, 4 windshield washer, 5 handbrake lever, 6 windshield wiper, 7 hood catch, 8 light switch, 9 horn ring, 10 choke cable, 11 dimmer switch, 12 ventilation and heating, 13 switch for rear loudspeaker. The gearshift was located on the left-hand side of the steering column. Naturally, the car was also available for export as a left-hand drive model.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - The 2088 cc engine with overhead valves had a triple-bearing crankshaft; the carburetor was a downdraft aggre gat from Solex. The power output was 68 hp at 4,200 rpm. The flange-mounted gearbox had three synchronized forward gears. Export models had a hydraulically actuated clutch.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - "Beautifully shaped and elegant", as the 1957 sales brochure so boldly puts it.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - Wide, softly upholstered benches offer comfortable seating for 5-6 people.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - Brake and clutch are hydraulically operated. The suspended pedals transmit even the quietest pressure. The large accelerator pedal is particularly pleasant.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - The interior combines spaciousness, easy entry into the car (you don't have to be an acrobat to get in), as well as plenty of comfort.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - For those who want to know exactly, the most important attributes are labeled.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - The large luggage compartment of the Vanguard III is lined with a rubber mat. Its large capacity allows for the storage of extensive luggage.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - The large one-piece hood is opened from the instrument panel. It remains open automatically and allows unhindered access to all parts of the engine.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - The large panoramic windshield and the curved window give the driver visibility on all sides. They increase safety and allow fatigue-free driving in city traffic.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - The rear suspension of the Vanguard III consists of long, semi-elliptical springs and hydraulic piston shock absorbers.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - The independent front suspension ensures bump-free driving on poor and uneven roads.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - This radio was available for an extra charge. If you did not install one, you could also use the space provided for it as a shelf.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - A spacious, lockable glove compartment allows you to store all kinds of small items, such as maps, camera, handbags, etc.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - For the elegant clientele - You can do without a chauffeur.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - Maximum comfort, excellent visibility on all sides and exceptional spaciousness are the outstanding features of the Vanguard III.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - Laycock de Normannville high-speed gearbox, which reduces the engine speed as an additional ratio of the 2nd and 3rd (direct) gears.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - Doors fitted with special locks, panoramic windshields, hydraulic Lockheed brakes, demister and defroster are just some of the many technical components installed.

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Standard Vanguard III (1957) - Radiomobile with centrally arranged push buttons. An additional loudspeaker can be installed in the rear parcel shelf. Telescopic aerial.

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Summary

The "Standard" car brand was much more than just a standard - as evidenced by the many models, all of which were praised by critics. One of these was the Standard Vanguard III - the Briton represented a new turning point, as the company had turned away from tried-and-tested models and towards new designs. The car was put through its paces by the Royal Automobile Club, among others. This report tells the story of the now rare model and is illustrated with historical photographs and brochures.

This article contains the following chapters

Improvements to the improvement
Pioneer in the small
British-bourgeois design
Spacious estate car
Economy - RAC-approved
Good overall concept with little appeal
Technical specifications Standard Vanguard III

Estimated reading time: 4min

Preview (beginning of the article)

When Standard announced a new model in 1947, people took notice, as the new cars on offer on the British market shortly after the war were more or less the same as tried and tested models from before 1940. A short time later, the Standard Vanguard appeared, a remarkable car with a pontoon body and a compact four-cylinder OHV engine with a displacement of 2.1 liters. The classic export markets in particular took up the new model in large numbers, so that only a few examples of the Vanguard were seen on the road in England before 1953. The Vanguard was revised for the 1953 model year, with a larger trunk, a modified radiator grille and more legroom for rear passengers.

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