The Standard Vanguard Vignale was a face-lift of the Phase III Vanguard designed by the Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti and the coachbuilders Vignale in 1958, and introduced at the October 1958 Earls Court Motor Show. The windscreen and rear window were deeper and there was a revised grille and trim, and a floor-change four-speed manual gearbox was now fitted, with a column-change three-speed offered as an option, together with overdrive or an automatic. The car had front and rear bench seats covered in Vynide as standard, with leather an option at home, and a heater and electric windscreen washers were fitted at the factory while a radio remained an option. The Motor tested a Vignale with overdrive in 1959 and recorded a top speed of 82.8 mph and 0 to 60 mph in 20.8 seconds, at a test car price of 1147 pounds including taxes.
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Vanguard Vignale section, introduction
A face-lift of the Phase III was designed by Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti and coach-builders Vignale in 1958, and was introduced at the October 1958 Earls Court Motor Show.
Replacement and end of Standard, British market
Both the Ensign and the Vanguard were replaced in 1963 by the Triumph 2000, and the Standard name disappeared from the British market after 60 years.
Vanguard Vignale section, road test
It recorded a top speed of 82.8 mph (133.3 km/h)
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A face-lift of the Phase III was designed by Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti and coach-builders Vignale in 1958, and was introduced at the October 1958 Earls Court Motor Show.
In Group: Sedans, Vanguard Vignale section, face-lift of the Phase III saloon
A face-lift of the Phase III was designed by Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti and coach-builders Vignale in 1958, and was introduced at the October 1958 Earls Court Motor Show.
Exemplifies: Automobile Transport, Vanguard Vignale section, car
A face-lift of the Phase III was designed by Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti and coach-builders Vignale in 1958, and was introduced at the October 1958 Earls Court Motor Show.
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