Hot Rods Bought this "killer" grill shell yesterday

Bought this very unique 30s grill shell yesterday just to hang on the wall in my shop. It took me over an hour to research what it is but I finally did. This came off a 1936 "Flying 12" that was built in the UK by a car company called Standard Motor Company. The grill was originally chrome plated. The cars were 4 cylinders and were made from 1933-1937.

 

You found a great one!

 

Very cool.

 

There’s probably someone somewhere who has been looking for the last ten years for exactly that grill. lol

 

The Standard Motor Company later acquired the bankrupt Triumph brand which it ran in tandem before ventually branding all products as Triumph. US readers will undoubtedly be more familiar with Triumph, particularly the sports cars of the 50's and 60's.

Chris

 

Super cool! Time to build a car around it!!!!

 

Exactly what I was thinking!

 

My 1946 Standard 8.

 

Other than a neat wall-hanger, I don't know how you would use it; it's kind of an odd shape.

 

Definitely a cool piece of history there and would look great on the wall!

 

I just looked up the thread you started about your Flying 8 Feb-12-2023, looks like i was the only one who replied.
Have you done anything with the car ?

 

Not yet, working on other projects