1936 Standard Flying Ten

Lot details
Registration No: FV 8247
Chassis No: 421704D4
Mot Expiry: None

Along with the rest of the Flying range, the '10' introduced in March 1936 signalled Standard's embrace of the flamboyant styling trends that were sweeping both sides of the Atlantic. In contrast to its predecessor's conservative lines and upright stance, the Flying 10 sported an arched roofline, waterfall grille, bulbous wings and a beetle-back complete with spilt rear windscreen. Built on a cruciform-braced, ladder frame chassis featuring all-round leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes, it was powered by a 1343cc four-cylinder unit mated to four-speed manual transmission. Reputedly capable of 64mph and 33mpg, the handsome saloon provided dependable but not austere transport. Priced at £199 ex-Works, its standard specification included: a sliding roof, adjustable steering column, chrome headlamps, flat spring-steel bumper lades, external horns and twin scuttle-mounted wipers etc.

Finished in black with red leather upholstery, this particular example has been on static display as part of a private Lake District collection for many years. Interestingly, a letter on file reveals that `FV 8247' had had just one keeper from new prior to entering the current family ownership on 28th May 1975. Although reported to have been driven into the collection building under its own power, the Standard is presently a non-runner and will require recommissioning prior to road use. Sold strictly as viewed it is accompanied by a buff logbook, Standard Motor Company guarantee (incomplete), Standard Register correspondence, British School of Motoring book / stamps, motor fuel ration books and V5 / V5C Registration Documents.