Standard Model History

United Kingdom · founded 1903

Coventry volume maker (1903–1963) — the inter-war Nine and Ten, the streamlined Flying Standards, and the landmark post-war Vanguard, before the marque was absorbed by Triumph.

Models

Little Nine

Standard's smallest 1930s car (1930–1936) — a compact side-valve 'Nine' that sold to the better-off before the streamlined Flying Nine replaced it.

Saloon · 1930–1936
Flying Standard

Standard's streamlined 1930s range (1936–1948) — Flying Nine through Twenty plus a rare V8, with sloping tails and a 'waterfall' grille.

Saloon · 1936–1948
Vanguard

Standard's landmark post-war saloon (1947–1963) — Britain's first all-new post-WWII design from a major maker, whose 2.1-litre engine also powered Ferguson tractors and Triumph TR sports cars.

Saloon · 1947–1963
Ensign

A basic, fleet-focused Vanguard (1957–1963) — austere trim and a smaller engine; the final UK-built Standard, an Ensign De Luxe, left the line in May 1963.

Saloon · 1957–1963
Eight

Standard's cheap unitary small saloon (1953–1959) — a roomy, frugal economy car with the new 803 cc OHV SC engine that undercut the Austin A30 and Morris Minor.

Economy car · 1953–1959
Ten

The better-trimmed sister to the Eight (1954–1961) — a 948 cc version with a proper grille and boot lid; it outlived the Eight before the Triumph Herald replaced it.

Economy car · 1954–1961
Pennant

A tail-finned, restyled Ten (1957–1959) — Standard's brightest small car, with prominent fins, hooded lamps and optional overdrive and two-pedal control.

Economy car · 1957–1959

Other makes