Sold | The property of Richard Stewart Williams 'Old Min', the ex-Peter Sellers/Spike Milligan 1930 Austin Heavy Twelve Open Road Tourer Deluxe Registration no. GO 3252 Chassis no. 68282

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The property of Richard Stewart Williams 'Old Min', the ex-Peter Sellers/Spike Milligan 1930 Austin Heavy Twelve Open Road Tourer Deluxe Registration no. GO 3252 Chassis no. 68282

United Kingdom • 22 May 2021

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This 1930 Austin Heavy Twelve Open Road Tourer Deluxe, famously known as 'Old Min,' boasts a unique history, having been owned by comedy legends Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. Fully restored between 2012 and 2015 by RS Williams, with over £45,000 spent, it presents in excellent condition and is fully operational, making it a highly desirable piece of automotive and comedic history.

Condition

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Based on the seller's assessment, the car's exterior scores 25/25, indicating excellent condition in bodywork, chrome, glass, paint, and wheels/tyres. The interior scores 16/20, with minor deductions in dashboard/door cards/carpets, headlining, seats, and trim. The engine scores 19/20, with a minor deduction under the bonnet, and the running gear scores 18/20, with slight deductions in gearbox/clutch and suspension. The electrical components score a perfect 10/10. Overall, the vendor score is 93/100, suggesting the car is in very good to excellent condition, with minor areas needing slight attention.

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Chassis No:

68282

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Reg Number:

GO 3252

RHD/LHD:

RHD

*First acquired by Spike Milligan in the 1950s *Owned by Peter Sellers at the time of his death in 1980 *Totally restored by RS Williams 2012-2015 *Little used since restoration *Serviced for sale and fully operational This beautiful Austin Heavy Twelve Open Road Tourer has the unique distinction of having been owned by two members of the famous British comedy ensemble, The Goons: Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers.

Affectionately known as 'Old Min', the Austin took its name from one of The Goon Show's many comic characters: elderly spinster Minnie Bannister.

Acquired by Milligan in the 1950s, 'Old Min' was coveted by Sellers, a lifelong motoring enthusiast, from the moment he first saw it.

Launched in late 1921, the Twelve owed its success to Austin's superior build quality and the soundness of the basic design.

The engine was a five-bearing side-valve four displacing 1,661cc (1,861cc from 1927), delivering 40-45mph cruising and circa 26 miles per gallon.

Enduringly popular, the mo...