Description
A lovely example of the Austin Heavy 12 4 Tourer, finished in Grey with a Black soft top over a Black leather interior. Now 97 years old, this charming vintage Austin presents as a very usable and well enjoyed example of the marque. The prior keeper has owned the car for the last 9 years, with only 5 former keepers recorded , she is in very good overall condition, nice straight panels good paintwork , a responsive engine that starts with ease . In the recent past benefiting from a considerable amount of previous works , well maintained and regularly used, including trips to the Continent. Bodywork, mechanicals and interior are all in good condition. As is typical of the Austin Heavy Twelve, performance is steady rather than exhilarating, with its reliability and dependable nature. The car is accompanied by a good selection of period and supporting literature, including a Handbook of The Austin Twelve, Book of the Austin Twelve CD, Seeing Britain from an Austin, a copy of The Vintage Austin Magazine from 2022, the buff logbook and an assortment of invoices. Together, these items form an appealing history file for a vintage Austin that has clearly been cherished and actively enjoyed. The Model Introduced in 1921, A characterful and well presented vintage Austin Tourer, this Heavy 12 4 offers the appeal of open air pre war motoring in a usable and well proven package. With long term prior ownership, supporting literature, buff logbook and invoices, it represents a charming opportunity for those seeking an honest, usable and much-loved vintage car.
