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Herbert Austin's Heavy Twelve-Four - "A Very Dependable Motorcar" (Hardcover)
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Herbert Austin's Heavy Twelve-Four - "A Very Dependable Motorcar" (Hardcover)
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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 Jim 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, Jim's 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. In 2022 we celebrate the centenary
of the addition of this model to the Austin range
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