This is one of only a few Standard Motor Company cars in existence in the US. The company, headquartered in England, existed prior to WWII. When the German bombing of England decimated the Triumph motor company in England (and yet the Standard company survived largely in tact) the Standard Motor company purchased the name “Triumph” and re-flagged under that name. Their primary reason was that the US market (easily the largest in the world then) didn’t exactly favor a company whose name of “Standard” seemed far too regular or ordinary.
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Quick overview of the restoration
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Even more photographs
For every photograph we’ve taken of the restoration (not necessarily in order) click on the photo below. Click on the link “View with Pic Lens” to get an interactive experience
what a fantastic pictorial of an outstanding restoration. i am currently restoring a 1936 flying twelve beetleback and these pictures are a great source of inspiration.thanks for sharing your experience with us, a written record of how you caried out all the work would complete an excellent project. well done!!!
I am restoring a 1936 Flying 9 and hope it looks half as good as yours. superb interior. Thanks for giving us the insight. More please