For better or worse, 1939 was a monumental year. In that year, Germany and the Soviet Union invaded Poland, Hewlett-Packard was formed with the Walt Disney Company being their first customer, and Hollywood wowed movie fans with both “Gone… more»
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Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
15 Years In the Barn: 1936 Chevrolet “Standard”
Chevrolet would have a milestone year in 1936, beating Ford out for the #1 sales spot. That was no small feat considering that buyers finally had money to spend on new cars after The Great Depression ensued in 1929…. more»
May 26, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Preserved Survivor: 1939 Ford Standard Woody Wagon
Most enthusiasts think that woody wagons were born in Ford’s shops – and in one way, that is correct. But very early cars of all makes were mostly made of wood – a natural extension of the way carriages… more»
Apr 9, 2023 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1951 Frazer Standard
UPDATE – The reserve is off! UPDATE – The seller sent us additional photos of this Frazer, which we’ve added to the gallery below! For some enthusiasts, buying a project car isn’t viable. For those individuals, a turnkey vehicle… more»
Dec 31, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rumble Seat Rarity: 1936 Chevrolet Standard Cabriolet
If pre-war classics are right up your alley, then you’ll be happy to see this drop-top parked there: a 1936 Chevrolet Standard Cabriolet! Located just south of Minneapolis, Minnesota, this black beauty is advertised here on Craigslist for $42,000.
May 4, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Parked In 1986: 1955 Standard 8
While the US emerged from World War II with a strong and vibrant economy, many European nations struggled to recover, with Britain being amongst those that were hardest hit. In a bid to get the country mobile once again,… more»
Jul 14, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Restore or Rat Rod? 1938 Ford Standard Tudor
This 1938 Ford Tudor gets fairly regular use, but the owner says that he can’t see why it couldn’t be used as a daily driver. It looks to be a solid car and will offer the next owner a… more»
Jul 2, 2019 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ready to Enjoy: 1938 Ford Standard 2 Door Sedan
While it hasn’t seen much use over the past 15-years, the owner of this 1938 Ford Sedan says that it is a “turn-key” example that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. It is a largely original car, and… more»
May 12, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Solid and Complete: 1935 Ford Standard Coupe
I’m sure that the world is full of cars that have been driven into barns and sheds, and the owner has every intention of restoring them. Time and circumstances mean that these projects never get finished, or in the… more»
Feb 23, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1936 Ford Standard Coupe With Only 38k Miles?
We’ve seen a number of mid-1930s Ford Coupes come across our desks here at Barn Finds in recent months, but I doubt that we’ve seen an original one as nice as this particular vehicle. It has spent a number… more»
Jan 21, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Little Survivor: 1958 Standard Pennant
Thank you Pat L for your tip on this interesting craigslist find. The Standard may be unfamiliar to many. They were around from 1903 until 1970. Standard purchased Triumph in 1945 and became Standard-Triumph continuing to use “Standard” as a model… more»
May 14, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
497 Original Miles! 1957 Standard Ten
Wow. Wow! This car has only traveled 497 miles since it was new! This 1957 Standard Ten is on eBay in Bristol, United Kingdom and it’s u.n.r.e.a.l. The seller is asking £8,950 ($12,862) for this museum piece and it’s a… more»
Dec 24, 2015 • For Sale Our Projects • 66 Comments
What’s In Jamie’s “Barn”?
Although it’s only temporary storage, I finally have all but three of our old hobby cars in one place at the same time. We’ve had to vacate where we had been storing the cars (a larger area encompassing our spot is… more»
Oct 18, 2015 • For Sale • 3 Comments
She’s A Standard: 1947 Model 8
We’ve seen a few of these cute little cars, but is always makes us laugh at their plain and simple name, it’s just Standard. As a matter of fact, it’s a rather fitting name for a car that is rather… more»
Oct 13, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Sad Looking 1958 Standard 10
Listed here on craigslist and sitting in Bryant, Iowa priced at $500. Would you please save this ’58 from the crusher! This Standard will be crushed this month if someone doesn’t buy it soon. This car has not run… more»
May 11, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Motoring Monday: 1956 Standard Vanguard
For those of you that don’t know, Standard was the parent company of Triumph, having purchased the remnants (really just the name) of the Triumph Motor Company immediately after World War II. We in the US didn’t get many… more»
