autofantasia's photos with the keyword: Standard

Online records say this was registered on the 12th of March 1987, but the show card stated she was first registered way back on the 4th of September 1947, which would make more sense.

This highly modified Standard Flying 12, which was built in the UK by a guy called Dave Rothwell, is one of my all time favourite British hot rods. The car actually started out as a 4-door saloon, but that was before Dave got his hands on it and transformed it into the stunning two-door coupé you see here. Completely rebuilt to an impeccably high standard (no pun intended), the car now features extensive modifications throughout including: Volvo V70 2.5 litre 200BHP Engine; Toyota Supra 5 Speed Manual Gearbox; Budnik Billet Wheels; and Full Leather Interior With Porsche 911 Seats. I saw the car advertised for sale for a mere £25,000 just a few years ago. Now, normally, I wouldn't use the word mere in the same sentence as that kind of price tag, but believe me the car would have been worth every single penny. The fact that it scored heavily in the Best In Britain competition and has even been featured on the Standard Motor Club's website says it all.

This highly modified Standard Flying 12, which was built in the UK by a guy called Dave Rothwell, is one of my all time favourite British hot rods. The car actually started out as a 4-door saloon, but that was before Dave got his hands on it and transformed it into the stunning two-door coupé you see here. Completely rebuilt to an impeccably high standard (no pun intended), the car now features extensive modifications throughout including: Volvo V70 2.5 litre 200BHP Engine; Toyota Supra 5 Speed Manual Gearbox; Budnik Billet Wheels; and Full Leather Interior With Porsche 911 Seats. I saw the car advertised for sale for a mere £25,000 just a few years ago. Now, normally, I wouldn't use the word mere in the same sentence as that kind of price tag, but believe me the car would have been worth every single penny. The fact that it scored heavily in the Best In Britain competition and has even been featured on the Standard Motor Club's website says it all.

The Standard Motor Company was founded in Coventry, England in 1903 with the Standard name last used in Britain in 1963, and in India in 1987. As best I can tell this is a Standard 10 or at least that's what the badge on the bonnet said. However, I've also seen them described as a Super Ten though I've been unable to find out what the difference, if any, actually is.

This car had an interesting story to tell ...

This car had an interesting story to tell ...

This car had an interesting story to tell ...