The Anonymous Widower

Was This An Austin 16?

I spotted this car on Moorgate.

It’s not often you see pre-war Austins, these days.

October 7, 2023 - Posted by | Transport/Travel | ,

2 Comments »

  1. I think so but with unusual bodywork. R

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    Comment by Robin Lodge | October 7, 2023 | Reply

  2. It is a https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_12/4 or possibly https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_12/6, probably with Berkeley coachwork.

    This car: –

    Vehicle Details
    Vehicle make AUSTIN
    Date of first registration December 1936
    Year of manufacture 1936
    Cylinder capacity 1553 cc
    CO₂ emissions Not available
    Fuel type PETROL
    Euro status Not available
    Real Driving Emissions (RDE) Not available
    Export marker No
    Vehicle status Taxed
    Vehicle colour BLUE
    Vehicle type approval Not available
    Wheelplan 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
    Revenue weight Not available
    Date of last V5C (logbook) issued 5 September 2023

    There can’t be many left on the road.

    Comment by R. Mark Clayton | October 8, 2023 | Reply


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