The Ensign was one of the last models to be produced by Standard of Coventry and this particular car has been restored by a dedicated group of volunteers at the Museum.  

The Ensign was popular amongst the British Armed Forces and some were stationed at RAF Gaydon, the airbase that used to be on the site of the Museum. The model remained in production until the Standard factory closed its doors in 1963.

This particular car was in a poor condition as it had been in storage for many years and had also received modifications from a previous owner that needed to be changed. It was renovated from the ground up, entirely in house, over a period of six years. 

The Ensign was aimed at the fleet and budget market; essentially a cheaper and more basic version of the more expensive Standard Vanguard Phase III, with a mesh front grille and simplified trim and dashboard. It did, however, introduce a four speed gearbox with a floor gear change lever as opposed to a column change. The Ensign was seen as a strong and functional car, and from 1962 a De Luxe version was offered, with a larger engine.