This is the complete story of a successful range of cars produced by the Standard Motor Company between 1946 and 1963. The author describes the various phases of model development of a range of cars that proved to be robust, innovative and popular. The book covers saloon and estate versions as well as sports and commercial models. Also covered are the economic Ensign models and the luxury Vanguard Six Model which incorporated a six-cylinder engine that would later power the Triumph 2000. The book includes a short history of the Standard Motor Company, which would later change its name to Triumph. The Phase III Vanguard cars were designed by the Italian car stylist Giovanni Michellotti who would be responsible for the design of the Triumph models. Illustrated with both contemporary and current illustrations, this book is a fascinating insight into a popular range of British family cars of the 1950s.