Standard Eleven

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  • FOUNDERS

      Reginald Walter Maudslay

  • Founded in
    • 1903
  • Headquarters city
    • Coventry
  • Country
    • United Kingdom
  • Status
    • Inactive

Company

The Standard Eleven is a British car brand that was produced between 1934 and 1959. The cars were known for their affordable prices, sturdy construction, and reliable performance. The cars were produced in three-door saloon and two-door sports models. The Standard Eleven was powered by a 1,172cc four-cylinder engine, which produced around 37bhp. The cars featured a four-speed manual gearbox and offered a top speed of around 75mph. The cars had a traditional design, with a long bonnet and a high radiator grille, which was a distinctive feature of the Standard Eleven. The cars also featured a solid rear axle and semi-elliptic leaf springs, which provided a comfortable ride. The cars were popular with British motorists and were produced in both right-hand and left-hand drive configurations.

History

The Eleven was a marque of car produced from 1925 to 1931 by the British car maker Standard Motor Company. The model was first introduced at the 1925 Olympia Motor Show, and was available as a roadster, tourer, coupé and saloon. The car was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, and had a top speed of 65 mph. It was well received by the public and was a popular model for the company. The Eleven was replaced in 1931 by the Standard Big Nine.

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