HERBERT AUSTIN'S HEAVY TWELVE-FOUR

A VERY DEPENDABLE MOTORCAR

Stringer James

Until now, there has been no in-depth book about the Austin 12/4. This most worthy of cars epitomised Herbert Austin’s philosophy that his cars must demonstrate longevity, robust... Read more
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Until now, there has been no in-depth book about the Austin 12/4. This most worthy of cars epitomised Herbert Austin’s philosophy that his cars must demonstrate longevity, robust construction, sound engineering and represent good value for money.

Here we have the story behind the model’s introduction, contemporary press reports, early advertisements, from the first brochures issued up to 1934-35, the various body styles available. Those which were exported as chassis to New Zealand and Australia and then bodied locally are also included.

The taxicabs have a section to themselves, as does the different coachwork available from various coachbuilders – including the work they undertook during the war.

When many cabs dating from the thirties were pensioned off in the early fifties, they took on many other roles, and James Stringer details some of them.

Separate chapters are reserved for 12/4s which have earned their own special place in the Austin Twelve’s history; these include "Peggy", the cab featured in the film Carry on Cabby, and "Gumdrop", the tourer immortalised by the late Val Biro.

The Austin 12/4 has survived in respectable numbers, and if you are wondering why, this book will leave you in no doubt.

Everything you need to know about the Heavy 12/4 Austin, including stories of restorations, is in this book.

Product specification

Binding
In hardback
Pages
128
ISBN / EAN
9781914929007
Languages
English
Publication date
12/2021
Dimensions
21 x 27 x 2 cm

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