FIVE fabulous machines from the marque that put British motorists on the road in a big way are coming up for grabs at auction.
Dating from the early 1920s, the Austin Seven was arguably the equivalent on this side of the pond to the Ford Model T in America.
Meanwhile, the Twelve became a byword for dependability as Austin shifted its focus from being a luxury car maker to a mass-market brand.
The “Heavy” 12/4 two-seater for sale dates from 1928 and sports Dickey tourer coachwork by the renowned Mulliners company.
The Sevens consist of a 1929 van, a 1924 “pram hood” Chummy four-seater Tourer variant, a slightly later 1927 Chummy and a 1934 Box Saloon.
All could do with a bit of TLC and are in various states of roadworthiness. But such was the popularity of Austin vehicles that spare parts and specialist help are easily found.
The vehicles, which formed part of a private collection, are being sold with no reserve price by H&H Classics on April 14 at their base in Duxford, Cambridgeshire.
Head of sales Damian Jones said: “A British collection such as this coming to the market will doubtless create great interest.”
Go to www.handh.co.uk to find out more.
