Description
The Bolesworth Castle September 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
1928 Austin 16 Light Six
Registration - SV 6668
Chassis No. - 1865L6
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC
Further photographs coming shortly
A delightful and well-regarded example of Austin’s vintage saloon, this 16 Light Six is presented in black-over-maroon two-tone paintwork, with brass fixings, metal-plated running boards, and black wheels. Although little is known about ‘SV 6668’, what is likely to be a Burnham saloon is powered by Austin’s 2 ¼-litre straight six engine, offering 36hp when new, and manual gearbox. Inside, there is seating for five to sit (cosily) on the red leather-trimmed seats, with the carpets and door cards matching the colour scheme; dashboard and door surrounds are trimmed in wood.
Although evidently the subject of a comprehensive restoration at some time in its past, the 16 Light Six retains many period features, including the steering wheel-mounted ignition and choke controls, fuel filler cap found just inside the cabin, ‘artillery’ wheels, and rear-mounted luggage rack, ‘SV 6668’ is reckoned to be in very good order throughout, and the indicated mileage of 96, 279 miles is unsupported by documentation, but considered to be correct.
Exceptionally fine example of Austin’s mid-range model from the period
Cherished, and likely restored to a high standard
Creditable indicated mileage of 96, 279 is superb for a near 100-year old car
Austin’s 16 was introduced in 1927, sitting between the 12 and below the 20 in an entirely logical naming system. The mid-sized model featured a new version of Auston’s 2, 249cc straight six engine, with a four-speed manual gearbox. Developments continued throughout its decade on sale, with synchromesh on the top two gears arriving in 1934, a larger 2, 511cc engine offered between 1934-36, and a long-wheelbase model available as an option; it even offered an early automatic transmission, the Hayes Self-Selector. Available in open-topped or saloon bodies, with a variety of seating and door numbers, production halted in 1937, although the name was revived on a post-war model.
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 21st September and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 22nd September, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 22nd September, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
£12, 000 - £14, 000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
