Ford agrees not to scrap classic car after pressure from enthusiasts

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Ford has caused a stir after its dealership in Thurso, Scotland took in a 1959 Standard Ten Gold Star as part of its scrappage scheme. The rare classic was produced between 1954 and 1960 before the Triumph Herald took its place, and is therefore a rare sight on UK roads today.

The dealership initially intended to crush and recycle the car, but after a growing online campaign to save the Standard the dealership has relented and announced plans to help it avoid the scrapheap.

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