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A collection of images of classic Standard cars, and cars that are likely to become classics, taken at numerous visits to car shows, motoring museums, motoring events and on the road when the opportunity arises.
The Standard Motor Company Limited was a motor vehicle manufacturer, founded in Coventry, England, in 1903 by Reginald Walter Maudslay. For many years, it manufactured Ferguson TE20 tractors powered by its Vanguard engine. All Standard's tractor assets were sold to Massey Ferguson in 1959. Standard purchased Triumph in 1945 and in 1959 officially changed its name to Standard-Triumph International and began to put the Triumph brand name on all its products. A new subsidiary took the name The Standard Motor Company Limited and took over the manufacture of the group's products.
The Standard name was last used in Britain in 1963, and in India in 1988.
1920
1928 Standard Nine Teignmouth, UO 8733
Image taken at British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire, on 10th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered in November 1928.
1124cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
The Nine was Standard's first small mass-produced car. It was the basis of the Company's remarkable success during the 1930's when, under the leadership of Captain John Black, Standard rose from being one of many relatively obscure Coventry based car makers to being one of Britain's leading six motor manufacturers.
The Nine was made from 1927 until 1939, and in its later years was incorporated in the Flying Standard range as the 'Flying Nine' for which it was given streamlined bodywork. This Teignmouth, by contrast, has a completely upright fabric body, a construction method popular on cheaper cars combining low cost with light weight but often lacking in quality.
As a result, few fabric-covered cars have survived. The Standard Nine chassis was of a completely conventional specification but the model was significant as one of the last to feature the classical shouldered Standard radiator design.
Engine: 4cyl. 1287cc. Top speed: 50mph (80km/h). Power: 25hp. Coachwork: four door saloon. Price new: £235. Registration mark: UO 8733.
Vehicle first registered in November 1928.
1124cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
The Nine was Standard's first small mass-produced car. It was the basis of the Company's remarkable success during the 1930's when, under the leadership of Captain John Black, Standard rose from being one of many relatively obscure Coventry based car makers to being one of Britain's leading six motor manufacturers.
The Nine was made from 1927 until 1939, and in its later years was incorporated in the Flying Standard range as the 'Flying Nine' for which it was given streamlined bodywork. This Teignmouth, by contrast, has a completely upright fabric body, a construction method popular on cheaper cars combining low cost with light weight but often lacking in quality.
As a result, few fabric-covered cars have survived. The Standard Nine chassis was of a completely conventional specification but the model was significant as one of the last to feature the classical shouldered Standard radiator design.
Engine: 4cyl. 1287cc. Top speed: 50mph (80km/h). Power: 25hp. Coachwork: four door saloon. Price new: £235. Registration mark: UO 8733.
1928 Standard Nine Teignmouth, UO 8733
Image taken at British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire, on 10th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered in November 1928.
1124cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
The Nine was Standard's first small mass-produced car. It was the basis of the Company's remarkable success during the 1930's when, under the leadership of Captain John Black, Standard rose from being one of many relatively obscure Coventry based car makers to being one of Britain's leading six motor manufacturers.
The Nine was made from 1927 until 1939, and in its later years was incorporated in the Flying Standard range as the 'Flying Nine' for which it was given streamlined bodywork. This Teignmouth, by contrast, has a completely upright fabric body, a construction method popular on cheaper cars combining low cost with light weight but often lacking in quality.
As a result, few fabric-covered cars have survived. The Standard Nine chassis was of a completely conventional specification but the model was significant as one of the last to feature the classical shouldered Standard radiator design.
Engine: 4cyl. 1287cc. Top speed: 50mph (80km/h). Power: 25hp. Coachwork: four door saloon. Price new: £235. Registration mark: UO 8733.
Vehicle first registered in November 1928.
1124cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
The Nine was Standard's first small mass-produced car. It was the basis of the Company's remarkable success during the 1930's when, under the leadership of Captain John Black, Standard rose from being one of many relatively obscure Coventry based car makers to being one of Britain's leading six motor manufacturers.
The Nine was made from 1927 until 1939, and in its later years was incorporated in the Flying Standard range as the 'Flying Nine' for which it was given streamlined bodywork. This Teignmouth, by contrast, has a completely upright fabric body, a construction method popular on cheaper cars combining low cost with light weight but often lacking in quality.
As a result, few fabric-covered cars have survived. The Standard Nine chassis was of a completely conventional specification but the model was significant as one of the last to feature the classical shouldered Standard radiator design.
Engine: 4cyl. 1287cc. Top speed: 50mph (80km/h). Power: 25hp. Coachwork: four door saloon. Price new: £235. Registration mark: UO 8733.
1930
1933 Standard SS2 Coupe, JN 2763
Image taken at British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire, on 10th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered on 20th February 1933.
1056cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
One of only 275 Coupes built in 1933.
After having been in the coachbuilding business for four years with a range of special bodies on other manufacturers' chassis, by 1931 William Lyons and the Swallow Company felt ready to launch their own brand of car. A 'teaser' campaign of advertising under the by-line, 'Wait! - The SS is coming' ran in the motoring magazines in the period up to the 1931 Motor Show. The new cars were finally unveiled on 9 October 1931.
Although still making use of chassis, engines and components supplied by the Standard Company, Lyons' new cars were very different from the earlier Standard Swallows. There were two models, the six-cylinder SS1 with 16hp or 20hp engines, and the SS2 with a four-cylinder 9hp engine of 1,006cc. The SS1 had a specially designed chassis, while the smaller car used a Standard Little Nine chassis.
Both models has similar styling, with coupe bodies, dummy hood irons on bind rear quarters, and helmet type wings, but the larger car looked more impressive with its immensely long bonnet. A range of striking colour schemes was available for both models. Priced at £310, the SS1 was labelled as 'the car with the £1,000 look.' The SS2 was even more reasonably priced, at £210, but naturally had a rather modest performance, with a top speed of 60mph (96km/h) against the 75mph (120km/h) of its bigger brother.
The SS2 was manufactured for two years in this form, and total production during this period was 550 cars. Survivors of this early type are now very rare. At the end of 1933, the car was updated with a new chassis with a longer wheelbase, new body styling with flowing wings, and a choice of bigger engines, still Standard side valve units, of either 10hp or 12hp. This revised model was also available in saloon and tourer form. It continued in production until 1935, and a total of 1,800 SS2 cars of all types were made.
Registration mark: JN 2763. Engine: 1,000cc 4cyl. Chassis number: 155316. Price new: £210. Owner: The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust. Inventory number 24/S.12.
Vehicle first registered on 20th February 1933.
1056cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
One of only 275 Coupes built in 1933.
After having been in the coachbuilding business for four years with a range of special bodies on other manufacturers' chassis, by 1931 William Lyons and the Swallow Company felt ready to launch their own brand of car. A 'teaser' campaign of advertising under the by-line, 'Wait! - The SS is coming' ran in the motoring magazines in the period up to the 1931 Motor Show. The new cars were finally unveiled on 9 October 1931.
Although still making use of chassis, engines and components supplied by the Standard Company, Lyons' new cars were very different from the earlier Standard Swallows. There were two models, the six-cylinder SS1 with 16hp or 20hp engines, and the SS2 with a four-cylinder 9hp engine of 1,006cc. The SS1 had a specially designed chassis, while the smaller car used a Standard Little Nine chassis.
Both models has similar styling, with coupe bodies, dummy hood irons on bind rear quarters, and helmet type wings, but the larger car looked more impressive with its immensely long bonnet. A range of striking colour schemes was available for both models. Priced at £310, the SS1 was labelled as 'the car with the £1,000 look.' The SS2 was even more reasonably priced, at £210, but naturally had a rather modest performance, with a top speed of 60mph (96km/h) against the 75mph (120km/h) of its bigger brother.
The SS2 was manufactured for two years in this form, and total production during this period was 550 cars. Survivors of this early type are now very rare. At the end of 1933, the car was updated with a new chassis with a longer wheelbase, new body styling with flowing wings, and a choice of bigger engines, still Standard side valve units, of either 10hp or 12hp. This revised model was also available in saloon and tourer form. It continued in production until 1935, and a total of 1,800 SS2 cars of all types were made.
Registration mark: JN 2763. Engine: 1,000cc 4cyl. Chassis number: 155316. Price new: £210. Owner: The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust. Inventory number 24/S.12.
1933 Standard SS2 Coupe, JN 2763
Image taken at British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire, on 10th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered on 20th February 1933.
1056cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
One of only 275 Coupes built in 1933.
After having been in the coachbuilding business for four years with a range of special bodies on other manufacturers' chassis, by 1931 William Lyons and the Swallow Company felt ready to launch their own brand of car. A 'teaser' campaign of advertising under the by-line, 'Wait! - The SS is coming' ran in the motoring magazines in the period up to the 1931 Motor Show. The new cars were finally unveiled on 9 October 1931.
Although still making use of chassis, engines and components supplied by the Standard Company, Lyons' new cars were very different from the earlier Standard Swallows. There were two models, the six-cylinder SS1 with 16hp or 20hp engines, and the SS2 with a four-cylinder 9hp engine of 1,006cc. The SS1 had a specially designed chassis, while the smaller car used a Standard Little Nine chassis.
Both models has similar styling, with coupe bodies, dummy hood irons on bind rear quarters, and helmet type wings, but the larger car looked more impressive with its immensely long bonnet. A range of striking colour schemes was available for both models. Priced at £310, the SS1 was labelled as 'the car with the £1,000 look.' The SS2 was even more reasonably priced, at £210, but naturally had a rather modest performance, with a top speed of 60mph (96km/h) against the 75mph (120km/h) of its bigger brother.
The SS2 was manufactured for two years in this form, and total production during this period was 550 cars. Survivors of this early type are now very rare. At the end of 1933, the car was updated with a new chassis with a longer wheelbase, new body styling with flowing wings, and a choice of bigger engines, still Standard side valve units, of either 10hp or 12hp. This revised model was also available in saloon and tourer form. It continued in production until 1935, and a total of 1,800 SS2 cars of all types were made.
Registration mark: JN 2763. Engine: 1,000cc 4cyl. Chassis number: 155316. Price new: £210. Owner: The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust. Inventory number 24/S.12.
Vehicle first registered on 20th February 1933.
1056cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
One of only 275 Coupes built in 1933.
After having been in the coachbuilding business for four years with a range of special bodies on other manufacturers' chassis, by 1931 William Lyons and the Swallow Company felt ready to launch their own brand of car. A 'teaser' campaign of advertising under the by-line, 'Wait! - The SS is coming' ran in the motoring magazines in the period up to the 1931 Motor Show. The new cars were finally unveiled on 9 October 1931.
Although still making use of chassis, engines and components supplied by the Standard Company, Lyons' new cars were very different from the earlier Standard Swallows. There were two models, the six-cylinder SS1 with 16hp or 20hp engines, and the SS2 with a four-cylinder 9hp engine of 1,006cc. The SS1 had a specially designed chassis, while the smaller car used a Standard Little Nine chassis.
Both models has similar styling, with coupe bodies, dummy hood irons on bind rear quarters, and helmet type wings, but the larger car looked more impressive with its immensely long bonnet. A range of striking colour schemes was available for both models. Priced at £310, the SS1 was labelled as 'the car with the £1,000 look.' The SS2 was even more reasonably priced, at £210, but naturally had a rather modest performance, with a top speed of 60mph (96km/h) against the 75mph (120km/h) of its bigger brother.
The SS2 was manufactured for two years in this form, and total production during this period was 550 cars. Survivors of this early type are now very rare. At the end of 1933, the car was updated with a new chassis with a longer wheelbase, new body styling with flowing wings, and a choice of bigger engines, still Standard side valve units, of either 10hp or 12hp. This revised model was also available in saloon and tourer form. It continued in production until 1935, and a total of 1,800 SS2 cars of all types were made.
Registration mark: JN 2763. Engine: 1,000cc 4cyl. Chassis number: 155316. Price new: £210. Owner: The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust. Inventory number 24/S.12.
1934 Standard 10, AYN 410
Image taken at the NEC Classic Motor Show on 9th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered on 1st June 1934.
1343cc petrol engine.
Vehicle first registered on 1st June 1934.
1343cc petrol engine.
1934 Standard 10, AYN 410
Image taken at the NEC Classic Motor Show on 9th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered on 1st June 1934.
1343cc petrol engine.
Vehicle first registered on 1st June 1934.
1343cc petrol engine.
1937 Standard Flying 20, DT 8551
Image taken at the NEC Classic Car Show on 9th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered on 1st May 1937.
2686cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
The Flying Standards Made their debut in 1935 - a range of stylish streamlined cars that eventually ranged from an 8 to a 20hp.
The Flying V8 was a sensation at the 1936 Motor Show. It has a 2686cc side valve engine and introduced the 'waterfall' radiator grille that was later used on all Flying Standards.
This car was acquired by the current owner in 2022. The engine was totally seized through corrosion and a very thorough rebuild followed. The rest of the car needed extensive restoration. It is thought to be the only surviving Flying V8 in the UK.
Vehicle first registered on 1st May 1937.
2686cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
The Flying Standards Made their debut in 1935 - a range of stylish streamlined cars that eventually ranged from an 8 to a 20hp.
The Flying V8 was a sensation at the 1936 Motor Show. It has a 2686cc side valve engine and introduced the 'waterfall' radiator grille that was later used on all Flying Standards.
This car was acquired by the current owner in 2022. The engine was totally seized through corrosion and a very thorough rebuild followed. The rest of the car needed extensive restoration. It is thought to be the only surviving Flying V8 in the UK.
1937 Standard Flying 20, DT 8551
Image taken at the NEC Classic Car Show on 9th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered on 1st May 1937.
2686cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
The Flying Standards Made their debut in 1935 - a range of stylish streamlined cars that eventually ranged from an 8 to a 20hp.
The Flying V8 was a sensation at the 1936 Motor Show. It has a 2686cc side valve engine and introduced the 'waterfall' radiator grille that was later used on all Flying Standards.
This car was acquired by the current owner in 2022. The engine was totally seized through corrosion and a very thorough rebuild followed. The rest of the car needed extensive restoration. It is thought to be the only surviving Flying V8 in the UK.
Vehicle first registered on 1st May 1937.
2686cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
The Flying Standards Made their debut in 1935 - a range of stylish streamlined cars that eventually ranged from an 8 to a 20hp.
The Flying V8 was a sensation at the 1936 Motor Show. It has a 2686cc side valve engine and introduced the 'waterfall' radiator grille that was later used on all Flying Standards.
This car was acquired by the current owner in 2022. The engine was totally seized through corrosion and a very thorough rebuild followed. The rest of the car needed extensive restoration. It is thought to be the only surviving Flying V8 in the UK.
1937 Standard Flying 20, DT 8551
Image taken at the NEC Classic Car Show on 9th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered on 1st May 1937.
2686cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
The Flying Standards Made their debut in 1935 - a range of stylish streamlined cars that eventually ranged from an 8 to a 20hp.
The Flying V8 was a sensation at the 1936 Motor Show. It has a 2686cc side valve engine and introduced the 'waterfall' radiator grille that was later used on all Flying Standards.
This car was acquired by the current owner in 2022. The engine was totally seized through corrosion and a very thorough rebuild followed. The rest of the car needed extensive restoration. It is thought to be the only surviving Flying V8 in the UK.
Vehicle first registered on 1st May 1937.
2686cc petrol engine.
The notice displayed with the vehicle states:
The Flying Standards Made their debut in 1935 - a range of stylish streamlined cars that eventually ranged from an 8 to a 20hp.
The Flying V8 was a sensation at the 1936 Motor Show. It has a 2686cc side valve engine and introduced the 'waterfall' radiator grille that was later used on all Flying Standards.
This car was acquired by the current owner in 2022. The engine was totally seized through corrosion and a very thorough rebuild followed. The rest of the car needed extensive restoration. It is thought to be the only surviving Flying V8 in the UK.
1950
1952 Standard Vanguard, KOR 394
Image taken at the NEC Classic Motor Show on 9th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered on 25th June 1952.
2088cc petrol engine.
Vehicle first registered on 25th June 1952.
2088cc petrol engine.
1952 Standard Vanguard, KOR 394
Image taken at the NEC Classic Motor Show on 9th November 2024.
Vehicle first registered on 25th June 1952.
2088cc petrol engine.
Vehicle first registered on 25th June 1952.
2088cc petrol engine.
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