Overview
Produced: 1938-1948, 383139 produced.
Types: Saloon,2 doors,4 seats
Convertible,2 doors,4 seats
Drophead Coupe,2 doors,4 seats
Estate,2 doors,4 seats

Standard launched its new 8HP in 1938 as its entry level saloon model. This small saloon offered simple mechanics blended with (by 1938 standards) modern styling featuring an attractive front grille. Equipment included Bendix brakes, a four speed gearbox, independent front suspension and "Easy-clean" road wheels.

During its ten year production run four body styles were offered on the 8HP comprising of two door saloon, open tourer, drophead coupe and even a small estate body. Performance was excellent for what was essentially a pre-war design. 60mph could be reached along with a respectable fuel consumption of 40mpg.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1009ccS4 SV56.7mm x 100mm6.7
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
105 Standard Flying 8 Barons 17 Jun 2008 £3900.00 -
004 Standard Flying Eight (1947) BCA 11 Aug 1997 £3600.00 -
040 Standard Flying Eight (1947) ADT 22 Apr 1996 - £4830.00
Magazine Articles
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Article Buying Guide 2 - Standard 8/10 (1953-1960)
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Publication Practical Classics February 2007

Buying Guide - Standard 8/10  FOR: easy to service and repair, reliable, unusual, cheap to buy .   AGAINST: lack of panel and trim supply, poor steering.

Article Back on the Road - reader restorations
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Publication The Automobile March 2005

Back on the Road - Michael Ware’s regular feature on reader restorations - 1947 Standard Eight, The Dixon Graphite Special, 1949 HRG Bristol, Roesch Talbot.

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