Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
27th Nov, 2024 13:00
1960 Standard Ensign Saloon
No Reserve
Registration No: YKV 51
Chassis No: EN13875DL
MOT: Exempt
Entered from a deceased estate
Dry stored for a number of years, but started and driven during our recent photography session
Desirable (and transferable) original 5-digit registration number
Supplied with the original folding logbook and owner’s handbook
Just three former keepers listed on the V5C Document
An entry level model, the Standard Ensign with its 1670cc engine, was announced in October 1957 and had been restyled by Michelotti. The Ensign shared its body with the Vanguard Series III, but had a more simple specification in various respects, including a mesh front grille and less cluttered instrument panel and dashboard. Despite the generally lower specification, the Ensign was the first Vanguard-based car to have a four-speed gearbox. The gear lever was moved from the column to the floor, and overdrive was optional. Many were bought for company fleets and for the armed forces, with production ceasing in 1961 after 18, 852 examples had been produced. Production included 901 Mk II versions, produced only in 1961.
Entered from a deceased estate, ‘YKV 81’ joined the current ownership in 2001 and has subsequently been dry stored and used sparingly for local events. Finished in Blue, with a matching vinyl interior; the saloon is described by a representative of the vendor’s family as ‘Average’ with regard to the paintwork, ‘Good’ with reference to its Bodywork, Electrical Equipment and Transmission, whilst the Engine and Interior trim are described as ‘Very Good’. Described as "highly original throughout", ‘YKV 51’ started on the first flick of the key during our recent photography session and should only require minor recommissioning (following a short period of static storage since the owner’s demise). Offered with a healthy history file, comprising the car’s original folding logbook, current V5c, MOT certificates, original handbook, period receipts / correspondence and much more.
