Lijzenga in the Frisian Damwoude is Citroën- and Peugeot specialist, but in addition to the modern holy cows, there is always attention to the past. This time in the form of a blue-black Standard 9 of no less than 87 years old. The special oldtimers/classics make a visit to the showroom extra attractive. Enthusiasts at a more mature age can also enjoy the beauty of models from before the war.
By: Dirk de Jong
Some veterans are no longer on public roads, but can be seen at events and are transported on a trailer. The distance for the elderly is sometimes too great. This Standard 9 has a beautiful coach, a beautiful luxurious English stately limousine. Thoroughly English, but no longer suitable for longer distances, less comfortable, but perhaps more British chic.
Owned for 20 years
It is known that the previous owner owned the English car for no less than 20 years. It was then found at a tire company, the bodywork was reasonable, but the engine had failed. The engine was replaced by a Triumph motor, the Standard brand itself was later also adopted Triumph taken over. In those 20 years it was only used for small private rides and also some wedding rides, which are known to have become good marriages, so the choice for this English car was the right one. The Triumph club managed to find out the following information: It concerns a Standard 9 4-door saloon Type A9L. The date of production was 30/6/1935 and the ascription in the Netherlands is from 2/6/1999.
Exchanged for a Citroën DS
The old owner continued to have a soft spot for classic cars and brands that have disappeared. He was able to exchange this English limousine for a French voiture: a Citroën DS. A remarkable deal in today's time, you could also say that about Lijzenga: Passion pays off, more than you think! It remains great that there are enthusiasts who keep history alive, so that this Standard has been well preserved and there is a new future.
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Triumph did not acquire Standard, Standard (which was a much larger and more well-known brand at the time) has Triumph enlisted. It was not until 1963 that the Standard brand was discontinued.
A Standard Nine was certainly not a luxury car, rather one of the cheap class.
Sloppy article, with a little more research these kinds of errors would not have occurred.
Nice! And it's just what you teach them.
It starts with respect, picking up a piece of paper when they are 2 years old, and of course teaching them art; which are classics of course!
Triumph was bought by Standard after bankruptcy. Not the other way around. post-war Triumphs are actually Standards. That name was no longer used.
“Enthusiasts at a more mature age can also enjoy the beauty of models from before the war.”
I think the enthusiasts at a younger age can enjoy that beauty just as much. Passion for old cars isn't just for old people, is it?
Fortunately, young people also enjoy and love classics. Otherwise things wouldn't be the best in the world. Our sons drive cars older than themselves and do it with pleasure and love.
An MB 200 D from 1974, a Peugeot 404 from the early 70s, a 2cv van from 1973 and an Acadiane. Keep them rolling, and they like to do that.