POTTED HISTORY OF THE 8s

 

·       1903            6hp single cylinder ‘Motor Victoria’ The 1st Standard

 

 

·       1938            October Flying 8 introduced in saloon, deluxe & tourer forms

·       1939            The Flying 8 drop head coupe introduced

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·       WAR  DECLARED

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·       1940            Limited production 4 door saloons for private use

·       1940            A few 8 hp chassis equipped with box bodies for use as YMCA                 tea dispensers!

·       1944            birth of “JUNGLE BUG” modified 8hp engine intended for airborne operations production cancelled

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·       WAR CEASED

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·       1945            8s back in production updated no longer called FLYING 8s

·       1948            8 production ceased all models July

·       1953            The 8 hp  saloon  introduced in basic form with 803 cc OHV four cylinder engine

·       1954            8s were now fitted with flashing indicators

·       1955            July the Family Eight replaced basic model.

·       1955            October saw the Super Eight with enhanced trim etc

·       1957            The Eights were available in “Gold Star” form with increased power, new grills and opening external boot

·       1960            The last production 8 rolled off the production line.