Details
1929 AUSTIN 12/4 FOUR-DOOR TOURER
Registration No. PK 8592 (UK)
Chassis No. 5TT 28279
Engine No. 56213L
Dark blue with black wings.
Engine: four cylinder, side valve, 1,861cc; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: drums all round: Supension: semi-elliptic. Right hand drive.
Austin was renowned for its wide range of models. However following the first world war the range was substantially streamlined. Initially a 20hp car was revived, but it was not until a new model, the 12hp, appeared in 1921 that the company re-gained its popular success.
In 1927, the engine of this great vintage design was enlarged to 1.9-litres, remaining in the catalogue up to 1936, and in production as a taxicab into the 1940s.
The last MoT of this car expired in 1971 and since then the car has been on blocks in a small country museum. The engine is free and the car may be described as being in original condition, although the seats have been re-upholstered at some stage.
It has many delightful period features such as the brass radiator and Lucas King of the road lamps. A full set of Smith's instruments including a clock, a Tetra fire extinguisher on the running board, a Boyce motor meter on the radiator, a jack in the engine compartment and a spare wheel on the rear.
A plaque on the dashboard indicates that in 1960 at the Austin 12/4 Register Meet at Beaulieu, this car won a 2nd class award. The vehicle presently only has an old style log book and will need to be re-registered by the new owner.
Registration No. PK 8592 (UK)
Chassis No. 5TT 28279
Engine No. 56213L
Dark blue with black wings.
Engine: four cylinder, side valve, 1,861cc; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: drums all round: Supension: semi-elliptic. Right hand drive.
Austin was renowned for its wide range of models. However following the first world war the range was substantially streamlined. Initially a 20hp car was revived, but it was not until a new model, the 12hp, appeared in 1921 that the company re-gained its popular success.
In 1927, the engine of this great vintage design was enlarged to 1.9-litres, remaining in the catalogue up to 1936, and in production as a taxicab into the 1940s.
The last MoT of this car expired in 1971 and since then the car has been on blocks in a small country museum. The engine is free and the car may be described as being in original condition, although the seats have been re-upholstered at some stage.
It has many delightful period features such as the brass radiator and Lucas King of the road lamps. A full set of Smith's instruments including a clock, a Tetra fire extinguisher on the running board, a Boyce motor meter on the radiator, a jack in the engine compartment and a spare wheel on the rear.
A plaque on the dashboard indicates that in 1960 at the Austin 12/4 Register Meet at Beaulieu, this car won a 2nd class award. The vehicle presently only has an old style log book and will need to be re-registered by the new owner.