Standard

Standard
STANDARD FLYING SIXTEEN/TWENTY

Saloon, saloon de luxe.

Again with streamline styling and available with either engine. Initial Flying 16s had 116ins wheelbase frame, whereas the Flying 20 had a choice of 117ins and 123ins wheelbases. All three had different final drive ratios and a fencer's mask grille was new for '38. All the larger Flying Standards had a divided rear window, typifying streamlining effect and disregarding rearwards vision.

Technical Specifications
Engine
2143cc/2663cc (S6 SV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1936 to 1940
Number produced
n/a
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