Standard Flying Eight - ornament

Standard Flying Eight.

Standard Flying Ten - grille

Standard Flying 20 - grille

Standard Flying 12. This was given a 1609-cc engine, also used for the SS 1½litre cars (Jaguar)

Standard Flying 20. The biggest Standard with a 2½litre six, but there was also a rare V8 version.

Standard 8hp 1947. Gone was the 'Flying' name, left behind in WW2, as was the 3-speed gearbox to be replaced by a quartet of gears.

Standard Flying Ten. Introduced in 1937, the Flying Ten took over from the 'Big Nine'. The engine was a 1267cc sidevalve unit. Production ended in 1940.

Standard Flying Ten. Introduced in 1937, the Flying Ten was very similar mechanically to the Flying 12, but had a simpler body and a 1267cc side valve engine

Standard Flying Twelve DHC. The Twelve had many parts in common with the Standard Ten, but benefited from a larger 1608cc engine

Standard Flying Twelve DHC. Launched in 1937, the Flying Twelve continued Standard's 'Flying' range and was available as a 'Beetle-back' 4-door saloon or as this Tourer.

Standard Flying 12. In late 1938 the Flying 12 was revised and given a more conventional notchback boot.

Standard Flying 12AL. The Flying Twelve of 1935 was relaunched as the 12AL in 1937 with the same 1608cc 4-cylinder engine that not only powered the 12, but also the original SS Jaguar 1½litre. The smaller lighter body enhanced the Light 12 performance.

Standard Flying 12AL. The Flying Twelve of 1935 was relaunched as the 12AL in 1937 with a shorter, narrower and lower body which meant the 'Light 12' really was lighter and consequently a better performer.

Standard Flying 20. The Flying 20 had a 2663cc 6-cylinder side valve engine that was also used for the 2½litre SS Jaguar cars. The Flying 20 was also used as the basis for coachbuilt cars including Avon specials.

Standard Flying 20. Early Flying 20s had this Beetle-back rear, but from 1938 a more conventional tail was giveb.

Standard Flying Eight. Introduced in 1938 the 'Flying Eight' was given a 1021cc sidevalve engine and a 3-speed gearbox.

Standard Flying Eight Tourer. There were 2 convertible versions of the Flying 8, the drophead coupe and this tourer with cutaway doors.

Standard Flying Eight Tourer. This 1938 Flying Tourer is almost identical to the 1945-8 models which were called simply 'Standard 8'

Standard Flying Nine 1937. The 'Flying Nine' was added to the 'Flying Standards' in 1936, and was given an 1131cc side valve engine

Standard Flying Nine 1937. The 'Flying Nine' was launched in 1936 with a 2-door body, but a 4-door body was later introduced. Flyining Nines were only sold from 1936-1940.

Standard Flying Ten. The 'notchback' style of this body shows it to be a 1939 model. Earlier models had often had more streamlined tails.

Standard Flying 20. Introduced in 1936, the Flying 20 was produced until war work stopped it in 1940.

Standard Flying Eight. Introduced in 1938 the 'Flying Eight' was the last version of the 'Flying Standards'. In 1945 it was relaunched as the 'Standard 8hp' (this car is a 1947 8hp) gaining a 4th gear in the gearbox.

Standard Flying 20 - bonnet vents

Standard 8hp 1947 - front wheel