Standard PICK-UP – specifications
Built: 1952 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1952 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Standard Pick-up Utility – British pickup from 1952: four-cylinder engine of 2,090 cc, three-speed gearbox, 1,800 kg gross vehicle weight, 1,250 kg unladen weight, 3,970 mm long
Standard was a British car maker that also traded under the Standard-Triumph name, offering both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in the post-war years. The Pick-up Utility from 1952 is a light commercial version from the early post-war years.
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The four-cylinder engine has a displacement of 2,090 cc and is paired with a three-speed gearbox. At 3,970 mm long and 1,770 mm wide, the pickup weighs 1,250 kg unladen, with a gross vehicle weight of 1,800 kg.
At a gross vehicle weight of 1,800 kg, this pickup sits well below today's 3.5-tonne threshold for light commercial vehicles, reflecting the more compact payload classes of British pickups from the early 1950s. The simple three-speed gearbox was typical for this vehicle class, before four-speed gearboxes also became standard on light commercial vehicles.
When buying such an old British pickup, the condition of the load bed and its wood or sheet-metal lining matters most, as this often needed replacing on vehicles of this build period. Rust on the frame and wings, along with the availability of spare parts through specialist clubs for classic British commercial vehicles, should also be checked before purchase. Unassisted brakes and steering also take some getting used to before driving the vehicle confidently in traffic.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Standard Pick-up Utility
Technical data
Engine
| Displacement | 2,080 cm³correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,780 mmcorrect |
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| Unladen weight | 1,250 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Standard PICK-UP weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,250 kg.
What engine does the Standard PICK-UP have?
2,080 cm³ displacement.
When was the Standard PICK-UP built?
Production years: 1952.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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