Description
26th Oct, 2024 10:00
The October 2024 Auction
1929 Austin 12/ 4 Heavy Tourer
Subject to recent recommissioning work
Estimate
£12, 000 - £14, 000
Buyer's premium: 15. 00%
Lot details
Registration: WC 1421
Chassis: 49425
Odometer: 8, 060
Transmission: Manual
MOT: Exempt
Recent recommissioning work carried out by the vendor
Showing 3 former keepers on the V5c
Supplied with spare wheel and rear luggage rack
Matching Dunlop tyres
Supplied Ouster aero screen
Supplied with full weather gear
Lucas King of the Road headlamps
Battery isolator
Complete with hood and frame
This Austin 12 was manufactured at Longbridge at the height of Austin's success. It was the baby Seven that had saved the company from bankruptcy, but the trusty 12 continued right through, gaining in popularity thanks to the comprehensive range on offer and Austin's fine reputation for reliability - 'The Dependable Austin' no less.
The Tourer has been subject to recent recommissioning work including; Dynamo pulley bearing and rubber drive; two new valves and springs; new head gasket; oil change and antifreeze; new exhaust silencer and tail pipe; matching Dunlop tyre fitted to spare wheel; new battery and isolation switch; hidden ignition switch fitted; Zenith carb removed and SU fitted; petrol tank flushed and inline filter fitted; and front brakes re-lined.
This Pre-war Austin drives and presents well, finished in Grey with a Black leather interior and a Black hood. The interior is in fine order, showing no obvious signs of rips or tears. Supplied with side screens and hood, however the hood will require some attention to be fully operational. Mechanically, the Austin starts on the button and runs superbly well thanks to the SU carburettor upgrade. A highly useable pre-war tourer that can be enjoyed for another 95 years to come.
