Lot Ended
Description
1928 Austin Clifton Heavy 12 Tourer
Lovely
example; one of the nicest we have seen; interesting features; older restoration
ready to go and show - a delight
First registered in London on 1st
June 1928, this fine Heavy 12 first lived with Mr Edward Jermyn of London
SE5. It was to remain in his hands until 1963, a period of 35 years. It has had
just six more owners since then - its current keeper acquiring the car locally
in 2006. The buff logbook and original tax disc are on file.
Immediately
on acquisition, our vendor sent the car for a professional repaint and a retrim
by local trimmer Al Booking. Both jobs were been done to a very
high standard both inside and out. The maroon paintwork has been beautifully
applied and the weather equipment is all present and correct.
The
previous owner had reputedly rebuilt the engine not long before the vendor took
the car on, and he confirms it pulls really well and has been a reliable
companion on may trips, including the Gordon Bennett in Ireland. He fitted a new
clutch to enable easier gear selection and that is all he has needed to
do.
The vendor has pointed out that it has Alligator spring covers -
metal covers which work like leather spring gaitors but better and after-market
undertrays around the engine - rare and interesting if you are into your Austin
12s....there isn't a lot more to add - it is simply one of the nicest we have
seen and is on offer for the price of a scruffy Chummy which makes you
think!
Come and have a look for yourselves - you won't find another as
lovely any time soon so if you fancy dabbling in Vintage motoring, this
dependable Austin looks just the ticket.
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