Description Beautiful original interior; very smart condition; well maintained and in regular use; reluctant sale of this well-presented 'dependable' Austin The Austin 12 was launched in 1921, but by the time this example was built in 1935, it was a far cry from the original.

What it did share however was the five-bearing side-valve four, displacing 1,861cc (from 1927) which offered super-smooth running with reliability like few others.

This was sufficient for 40-45mph cruising, at which speed the 12 returned around 26mpg.

Effective four-wheel brakes meant that the car coped with sudden emergencies better than many of its contemporary rivals.

Enduringly popular and beautifully designed, the 12 remains a favourite with Austin enthusiasts to this day.

By 1935 it had lost its traditional chrome radiator surround and adopted the more modern look introduced to the range when the Ruby came along.

Purchased by our vendor from Available Austins in 2012, this 1935 12/4 Ascot has been codd...