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Standard Eight Cars
A row of Standard Cars waiting to be sent to retailers. A four door saloon costs ?481, does 50 miles to the gallon and is the cheapest car in Britain. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6713 - New Car For The Working World - pub. 1953 (Photo by John Chillingworth/Getty Images)
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John Chillingworth
Media ID 10923366
1950 1959 In A Row Industrial Building Large Group Of Objects Merchandise Mode Of Transport Sedan Square Transport Europe Britain England Waiting Format Standard Cars
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite 'Standard Eight Cars' print by John Chillingworth from the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection. This evocative image transports you back in time to a bustling car manufacturing facility, where rows upon rows of Standard Eight Cars eagerly await dispatch to retailers. With its timeless design and affordable price tag of just £481, this four-door saloon was a game-changer, offering impressive fuel efficiency of 50 miles per gallon and setting the bar as the cheapest car in Britain. Bring the nostalgia of mid-century automotive history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality fine art print.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Standard Eight Cars - A Glimpse into the Affordable Automobile Revolution of 1953
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. Step back in time with this print captured by John Chillingworth in 1953. The image showcases a row of Standard Cars, eagerly awaiting their journey to retailers across Britain. In an era where car ownership was still a luxury for many, these four-door saloons were hailed as the cheapest vehicles available in the country. With a price tag of just ?481, these Standard Cars offered an unprecedented opportunity for working-class individuals to own their very own mode of transport. And it didn't stop there - boasting an impressive fuel efficiency of 50 miles per gallon, they also promised economical journeys on every road trip. The square-shaped saloon design depicted in black and white adds a touch of nostalgia to this archival photograph. With no people present, the focus remains solely on these remarkable automobiles that symbolized freedom and mobility for countless families during post-war Britain. This snapshot not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of how transportation played a pivotal role in shaping society's progress. As we gaze upon this large group of objects lined up outside an industrial building, we can almost feel the anticipation and excitement surrounding them. Join us on this visual journey through history as we celebrate the ingenuity behind these Standard Eight Cars - icons that revolutionized personal transportation and made dreams come true for thousands across England's roads.
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