Description
The Austin Twelve is a motor car introduced by Austin in 1921. It was the second of Herbert Austin's post World War I models and was in many ways a scaled-down version of his Austin Twenty. The slower-than-expected sales of the Twenty brought about this divergence from his intended one-model policy. The Twelve was announced at the beginning of November 1921 after Austin's company had been in receivership for six months. The number twelve refers to its fiscal horse power rather than its brake horsepower which was 20 and later 27.
This 1929 Austin 12/ 4 Fabric saloon is a little gem and is likely the most original example in existence. It starts and runs very well - the auto vac has been serviced, the magneto has been refurbished as well as new spark plugs fitted. The gear change is very direct and easy to drive and the brakes have recently been adjusted meaning it stops very well.
The fabric bodied exterior is very genuine and, as mentioned previously, very original.
The interior is no exception and just as nice as the rest of the vehicle. It has some lovely features, including a large sunshine roof, front suspension dampers, leather grease gaiters as well as some lovely interior fittings.
The car was originally supplied by Wades Motor Garage in Worthing and retains its supplied plate on the dashboard.
The car comes with a very small amount of history as well as the V5.
Please feel free to contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing - a walk around video is available that can be shared.
We are happy to consider part exchange. Nationwide delivery available.
