Owned for over 35 years and stored off the road for the past 20 years
Highly original and remarkably well-preserved
‘Deluxe’ model with sliding sunroof
Very straight, undamaged body
Offered in running, driving condition - for further recommissioning or rolling restoration
Richly patinated, commensurate with age
Complete with its Buff logbook and a collection of old MOT certificates
The Appeal
To keep pace with fellow British manufacturers when Standard and Rover already had 10 hp cars by the early 1930s, Austin set about trying to undercut its rivals with the competitively priced new 10-4. They were well-built, reliable, economical, and easy to maintain.
The new 10-4 was an enormous success and set the tone for the firm’s success throughout the 1930s. Indeed, Austin’s range became so vast that it covered each market niche, body type and taxation class. It was claimed that in one year, Austin offered 44 models on 9 different chassis.
Several 10-4 body styles were offered and here we have a fine (post-1935 facelift) example of the so-called ‘Lichfield Saloon’.
This charming two-owner example is rather special as it’s remarkably original and well-preserved for its age.
It has covered very few miles in its eighty-eight-year lifetime and appears to be complete and correct down to the last detail. Believed to be a ‘Deluxe’ model, it features a wonderful sliding sunroof and leather upholstery. Coming from a deceased estate, this Austin was in previous ownership for more than 35 years and carefully dry-stored off the road for the past 20. Nevertheless, it is running, driving and behaved admirably during the photoshoot. It will naturally require a thorough mechanical going over to ensure long-term road reliability.
One of the last Tens before the Cambridge was introduced, this Austin is brimming with character. It would make an excellent rolling restoration project or could readily be enjoyed as-is following further recommissioning.
The History and Paperwork
V5C present
First registered on the 5th March 1936
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing - currently untaxed, but doing so will incur no cost
Retains its UK registration and age-appropriate ‘CUW 833’ number
Duplicate Registration document from 1968 on which two keepers are noted, both residing in Surrey - although the accompanying V5 from 1996 indicates just one owner since 1936
In previous ownership for over 35 years
Dry-stored and unused for the past 20 years
Several old MOT certificates accompany the car - dating from 1978-1997
The mileage is unconfirmed but we note that the 1980 MOT shows a mileage of 37,024 and the 1981 MOT is 00,666, indicating a possible engine rebuild, or perhaps, a change of speedometer
Clear recent HPI check carried out by the vendor
Original Buff logbook present
Active Austin Club events and support
The Condition
The pressed steel bodywork looks to be straight and solid with no notable corrosion or damage visible
The origins-looking paintwork has accrued a charming patina/preserved surface corrosion over the years
The chassis appears sound and in very good overall condition considering its age
The replacement wooden floorboards appear in very good condition
Undamaged wings
The brightwork and badging presents well overall
Good window glazing
Undamaged lighting
Working self-cancelling trafficators
Original wire wheels shod with older tyres
Spacious four-seater ‘time-warp’ interior
The upholstery is richly patinated
Smartice door trims and handles
‘Deluxe’ sunroof in good working order
Lovely wooded dashboard with Smiths and Jaeger Instrumentation
Electrical equipment operation unconfirmed
Wonderful original leather-bound steering wheel
A new carpet set is included
There are some holes in the headlining, but it would appear repairable
All looks well inside the enclosed spare wheel compartment
Starting handle, wheel brace and boot lock key present
The Mechanics
1,125 cc four-cylinder sidevalve engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
12-volt electrics / dynamo
Maximum speed 55mph
New radiator hoses
The ‘worm and wheel’ steering appears to operate correctly
Half-elliptic springs and hydraulic dampers
Functioning cable and rod-operated brakes
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Serviceable exhaust system
The engine compartment would benefit from cosmetic improvement
Offered in running, driving order
The vendor has only driven the car short distances on private land, but all appears well on initial tests
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1936 Austin 10-4 Lichfield
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