Standard

The Standard Fourteen was produced from 1945 to 1948 and was essentially a post-war development of Standard’s pre-war 12 hp model. It used a 1,776 cc (108 cu in) side-valve four-cylinder engine, driving through a conventional manual transmission, and rode on a 100-inch wheelbase. The range centred on a four-door saloon, with drophead coupé and estate versions also available. Post-war cars could be distinguished from their predecessors by the absence of bonnet louvres. The Fourteen was praised for its smooth running, economy, spacious accommodation and good standard of finish, although luggage was carried on an external folding rack at the rear. Its engine and transmission were also supplied for the contemporary Jaguar 1½ Litre.

1946