1934 Standard Big Twelve Saloon

Registration No: DL 9135
Chassis No: 197142SP
MOT: Exempt

• Comprehensively restored between 2014 and 2016
• In current ownership for six years and provided with an interior re-trim in leather during this time
• Supplied new by Downing & Donovan of the Isle of Wight
• A nicely presented and charming pre-war Saloon

Although there had been both the 11.6hp Standard (1921 to 1923) and the 11.4hp Standard (1923 to 1927), the first 'Twelve' was the six-cylinder 'Little Twelve' that was manufactured from 1932 to 1933, as well as being joined by the 'Big Twelve' 1,497cc. Standard gave its models new bodies for the 1934 year, although in fact many of the bodies were shared across the brand with only longer or shorter bonnets to differentiate them. However, Standard launched the 'Flying' Standards in 1935 and included a Twelve in the three-car spread.

Manufactured in 1934, the now scarce Big Twelve offered was supplied new by Downing & Donovan on the Isle of Wight being first registered on the 6^th of July. Purchased by the previous owner in December 2014, the Standard had been left standing by the owner beforehand for some thirty-four years. Thereafter provided with a comprehensive restoration over the following two years, the engine and gearbox were removed from the Standard, with the engine found to be free. The body was stripped down and the original vibrant Red colour and Black wings discovered underneath later added paintwork, with the owners club reportedly believing it to have been a special order colour scheme.

The coachwork was restored including new floors and running boards, before being returned to the original colour scheme. Thereafter, the brakes were overhauled with shoes re-lined, the back axle refreshed with new seals, and the engine was renovated with new plugs, leads, and starting equipment. The headlining and carpets were renewed and the Standard re-wired, including uprating the original headlamps. Acquired by the vendor in 2018, an active member of the Standard Motor Club, the Twelve has since been used for rallies and events, including the Great Dorset Steam Fair. During the vendor’s ownership, ‘DL 9135’ has received a full interior re-trim in leather and a new carburettor. A nicely presented, rarely seen, and charming pre-war Saloon, it is offered with a history file including V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452