Highlights
- Complete and solid 16 with gentle patina
- One of the last of the ‘Tough Austins’
- Powerful and well regarded BS1 engine
- Practical four door post-war classic
The Appeal
Without the Austin 16 there would be no Austin Healey 100. It first showcased the highly regarded BS1 engine used in Donald’s masterpiece, but there are plenty of other reasons to love Austin’s first post-war design.
Nicknamed the ‘Tough Austin,’ the torquey 16 had a reputation for doing what other cars couldn’t - like ascending steep hills, even with a trailer, and simply going on and on and on without endlessly breaking down like many of its contemporaries.
This characterful black Austin 16 was one of the last built and wears its 75 years with considerable dignity. The black paintwork, drizzle of chromework and chocolate leather interior evoke an era of woodbines and foggy London streets, when cars like this were the staple of Britain’s roads.
As a solid and complete car it allows the buyer to retain that historic patina or move it towards a shinier, restored state. It would work just as well as either. Practical and eminently usable in modern traffic - there is 67bhp on tap after all - this is a rare and charismatic post war classic.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 2nd April 1949
- Only six registered keepers recorded by the DVLA
- Current keeper since June 2021
- Austin’s first all-new post war design
- Displaying 37,275 miles
- Vehicle went through small mechanical overhaul 5 years ago and it has been stored ever since
The Condition
- Solid and complete car with patinated interior and exterior as shown
- Black paintwork in unrestored condition but retains its two gold coachlines
- Due to the age of this vehicle we recommended checking the photographs carefully to capture the condition
- Bodywork appears straight with good panel fit but unrestored and aged
- Exterior fittings appear to be complete and generally well kept
- Chromework shows tarnish as visible in photographs
- Glasswork complete, appears undamaged and is fitted with side wind deflectors
- Sits on factory steel wheels in black with matching spare and tarnished hub caps
- Chocolate brown interior in well preserved original condition showing some patina
- Interior appears to be complete with cream-faced dials and good dashboard
The Mechanics
- BS1 2,199cc 4cyl OHV 67bhp petrol engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- We have no reported of running or driving issues
- Due to the age of the vehicle some mechanical checks should be anticipated
BEFORE YOU BUY
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