1948 Standard Eight / Fourteen Drophead Coupe

This Standard Eight / Fourteen is a charming and rare post-war drophead coupe, presented in an attractive colour scheme. Power comes from a 1,009cc / 1,776cc four-cylinder side-valve engine, producing 28bhp / 49bhp, paired with a four-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on the the 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. The English manufacturer Standard produced the Eight, Twelve, and Fourteen models in the immediate post-war years, all based on the pre-war ‘Flying’ designs, but without the official ‘Flying’ name, as it was dropped post-WWII. However, the cars were still commonly referred to by that name and shared similar pre-war designs. These vehicles were the last of their kind before the company adopted a single-model policy with the Standard Vanguard in late 1948. The odometer shows 1,779 km, but this is not warranted. Build year: 1948 This Standard drophead coupe is finished in Snapdragon Burgundy paintwork, with black wheel arches, a black soft-top roof and chrome trim elements, over a cream interior. It rides on 16-inch body-coloured wheels with chrome hubcaps, which are wrapped in Excelsior tyres. The interior features a three-spoke steering wheel, elasticated door card pockets, Smiths dials, and an ‘eight ball’ gear knob. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. This Standard Eight / Fourteen is a charming and rare 1940s drophead coupe, presented in an attractive colour scheme. It would make a characterful addition to any collection of post-war cars, as well as a delightful companion for classic car show attendance.