The Austin Eighteen is a large saloon car, supplied in two different wheelbases to carry five or seven passengers, that was introduced by Austin on 14 July 1937.

Its engine and front seat were mounted nine inches further forward than on the old York Sixteen it replaced.

The chassis was also extended three inches to provide a total of twelve inches more passenger space.

One result was a relatively short bonnet and a good driving position.

Its new shape followed the lines of the other Austin cars introduced the previous autumn and it was remarkable for having a completely flat floor in both front and rear passenger compartments with exceptionally wide doors and draught-free ventilation The vendor states that this vehicle has been owned by the same family since 1974 and had only one former keeper before that.

When passed to the current family member, the car needed a complete respray and new leather upholstery.

The car was serviced prior to current use.

The car has only covered jus...