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1938 Austin flying 12 drop head coupe, not mine


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Boy, is this guy confused!

Certainly not an Aston Martin, and not an Austin either. Standard Flying 12.  

1938 Standard Flying Twelve Drophead Coupe - Now Sold :: Vintage and  Classic Cars Sold :: Robin Lawton

 

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This car has been on the forum before

 

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Flying’ comes from having the British flag emblem upright at the top of the waterfall grille. 0rginal engine 1608 cc and body by Mulliners

 

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I expect the  " Flying " is just Standards sales Dept.'s attempt to link their somewhat sporting car with the glamour that aircraft had in the 1930's in the U.K. Anything aircraft or flying lifestyle  related in this period was extremely fashionable. 

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