Is this a Standard Flying 10?
I've looked around, and the nearest match I can find to this car is the mid-1930s Standard Flying 10, with a painted rather than chrome grille surround, and a rear profile less flowing than that seen on the Flying 12s and 14s. Hopefully an expert on pre-war Standards will call by and let me know what it is! A look at the different Standard models produced in the 1930s can be quite baffling, so if this isn't in fact a Flying 10, I'd be only too happy to modify this page with the correct information. For comparison, have a look at this c1934 version of the Standard 10. A car seemingly identical to the Flying 10 below can be seen on this 1940s Lifeguard car polish promotional item.
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This particular example looks to be fitted with one of these new-fangled wireless installations, perfect for listening to the latest 78s by George Formby, Ella Fitzgerald or Bing Crosby. The giveaway is the lengthy aerial fitted to the nearside scuttle, just next to where the dapper chap is stood.
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Return to Old Vehicle Photos Page 8. Enthusiasts of pre- and post-war Standards might be interested in this free screensaver, that features 20 images of various Standard motorcars. A look in the vintage car photograph index will also bring up details of other period photographs, featuring Standards similar to the one shown here.
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