Herbert Austin's Heavy Twelve-four De James Stringer Ed. Herridge 9781914929007
Herbert Austin's Heavy Twelve-four De James Stringer Ed. Herridge 9781914929007

Herbert Austin's Heavy Twelve-four De James Stringer Ed. Herridge

HERBERT AUSTIN'S HEAVY TWELVE-FOUR - A VERY DEPENDABLE MOTORCAR

de Jim Stringer

Editions Herridge

128 pages 

En Anglais 

Paru le 04/2022

9781914929007

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Herbert Austin's Heavy Twelve-four De James Stringer Ed. Herridge 

9781914929007 

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

HERBERT AUSTIN'S HEAVY TWELVE-FOUR : A VERY DEPENDABLE MOTORCAR

128 pages 

En Anglais 

9781914929007

9781914929007
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