Standard Flying V8
Overview
| Produced: |
1937-1938 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats(saloon de luxe type) |
Introduced to the public at the 1936 motor show in 1937 the Flying V8 cost £349. Because V8 was a Ford trade mark this new big Standard 4 door saloon was known as the V-VIII. The 2686cc engine was made from two 10HP cylinder blocks on a common crank case but the stroke was increased. The output was 75BHP which gave acceleration of 0-50mph in just over 13 secs. and a top speed of over 80mph. However the cable operated brakes were poor and the V-VIII did not sell well. It was dropped some time in 1938 but that year the engine was used by Raymond Mays for a 20HP sports car he produced in tourer and drp-head forms. Mays total production of these cars was only 5.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2686cc | V8 SV | 63.5mm x 106mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091 | Standard Flying 9 | Anglia Car Auctions | 31 Mar 2012 | - | £3045.00 |
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