Rare early post-war example - Nicely restored in current ownership The smallest member of the Standard Flying family, the Flying Eight was launched just prior to the 1938 Motor Show at Earls Court in October of that year.

It was a brand new design, marking Standard's first entry into the tax-busting 8 hp market.

The frame was all new, with box section longitudinals, and independent front suspension (ifs) by a transverse leaf spring.

The 1,021cc engine put out a heady 31bhp through a 3 speed gearbox and stopped with Bendix mechanical brakes operated by cables.

Two versions were available from the launch of the model: A two-door all-steel saloon, and a 2/4-seat open tourer, with a drophead coupe from 1939.

The 8 hp model, now without the Flying name, was rapidly re-introduced after the Second World War with the first models appearing within ten days of VE day.

The only major update from the pre-war model involved the fitting of a 4-speed gearbox.

The car was pitched by Standard ag...