1933 Austin 12
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Highlights
- Full restoration in the 1970s
- Documented history file
- Reliably with long trips overseas including Le Mans
- Mostly original interior with gentle patina
- Recent new distributor, coil leads and restored carburettor
The Appeal
The ‘all weather’ Harley version of the Light Twelve Four embodied Herbert Austin’s belief in cars demonstrating longevity, robust construction, sound engineering and good value for money.
This lovely early 1933 example was restored in the 1970s and has been carefully maintained and enjoyed ever since. There have been just five registered keepers according to the DVLA, the most recent enjoying the car for local and longer trips, including twice to Le Mans.
The car is very original and in good order. Recent maintenance includes a new distributor, coil leads and carburettor restored to what the vendor describes as ‘show standard.’
As practical as it is pretty, this Light Twelve Four looks ready to be enjoyed by its next custodian.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 22nd June 1933
- DVLA records five registered keepers
- Current keeper since 8th June 2022
- Full restoration in the 1970s
- Engine oil, gearbox oil, and diff oil were all changed prior to the current owner's purchase
- The wings were painted prior to the current owner's purchase
- The car has travelled to France and Le Mans twice
- All the car's history is documented in a file
- Recent mechanical work detailed below
The Condition
- Pleasing and understated two-tone blue and black colour scheme
- Harley all weather tourer body style
- The car's body appears in smart condition for its age
- Underside well-maintained and painted
- Floorboards are varnished
- Interior is mostly original and presents well in caramel leather with light patina
- Front seats restored and rears in good order but with light marks
- Small mark on the rear headlining
- Carpets are in acceptable condition
- Paintwork presents well but with some micro blisters on the blue paintwork
- Often receives very positive comments when polished and taken out
- Always stored in a dry place and covered by current keeper
The Mechanics
- Vendor advises that the engine capacity is 1,479cc
- 4spd manual gearbox
- We are told the car drives well with good oil pressure
- Regular use but vendor advises that the brakes will need to be inspected
- All parts of the car are well-greased
- Distributor and coil leads were installed by the Distributor Doctor
- Carburettor restored by Exeter Engineering to show standard
- New battery
- We are told that the starter motor could benefit from an overhaul
- Relatively easy to drive for a vintage car with light steering
- Maintains good oil pressure
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1933
- Make Austin
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 57 Miles
- Engine size 1479
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Consett
- Location Durham
- Country United Kingdom
8
bids
from 5
bidders
- Austins £6,001 03/05/24
- Austins £5,001 03/05/24
- Austins £4,600 03/05/24
- PeterMo•••• £4,500 03/05/24
- richard•••• £4,250 03/05/24
- PeterMo•••• £4,000 03/05/24
- Gary Co•••• £3,100 02/05/24
- davidmo•••• £3,000 30/04/24
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