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| Keywords: StateLibQld 1 121388 Standard Vanguard 'Phase 1', 1947.jpg en Standard Vanguard 'Phase 1' 1947 The Standard Vanguard Phase 1 was the first completely new British car design to emerge after World War II A six-seater sedan with styling rather like a giant beetle the Vanguard incorporated many modern features and became so popular in export markets like Australia that it was virtually unobtainable in its native England With lighter controls and less complicated to drive than pre-war cars the Vanguard could be promoted to women drivers many of whom had learned to drive during the war years The Vanguard was released in Australia in 1948 and according to advertisements in the Brisbane Telegraph in 1950 'A smart streamlined Vanguard combines best features of both English and American cars' for 745 pounds By this time it was being assembled in Australia The vehicle in this publicity photograph in the UK appears to have a car radio a very rare accessory at the time The Standard Vanguard was powered by a new 2088cc four cylinder OHV engine developing 68 bhp This engine was designed for hard usage incorporating wet liners which greatly simplified engine overhauls In addition to powering the Vanguard it was also used on the famous Ferguson tractor as well as the very traditional Triumph Renown saloon and Morgan sports car Drive was through a three speed all-sychromesh gearbox with column change and full hydraulic brakes were fitted 1947-09-02 handle 10462/deriv/109133 Item is held by John Oxley Library State Library of Queensland Contributor s Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd PD-Australia StateLibQld-License Standard Vanguard Phase I Vehicles in Australia 1947 in Australia Brick buildings in Queensland Women's clothing of Australia Black and white photographs | ||||
