£7,336
1928 Austin 12/4 Fabric Saloon
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1928 Austin 12/4 Fabric Saloon, offered from a deceased estate, boasts remarkable originality and a rich history, including time in the Peter Black Car Museum. While it needs some minor work such as roof repair, its well-preserved burgundy leather interior, original features, and documentation make it a unique find for vintage car enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as 'wonderfully original with patina to die for' and a 'heavenly 1920s time capsule,' indicating it is well-preserved for its age. It has some damage to the roof fabric and cotton wool wadding is showing through, plus modern carpets have been loosely fitted. There is evidence of regular use between 1994 and 2012 but has been lightly used since. Therefore, 'Very Good' condition seems appropriate.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
49154
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
UA4702
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description From a deceased estate; ex-Peter Black Car Museum; wonderfully original with patina to die for; a heavenly 1920s time capsule; just how we like them Launched in late 1921, the Austin 12 was dubbed 'The Salesman's Joy' due to the way it fairly flew out of the showroom, some 70,000 examples being sold by 1927, its peak year of production.
In combination with the immortal Seven, it secured Austin's long term future and remained on sale until 1935 although a taxi version was still available as late as 1939.
During this time the 12/4 became a byword for indestructibility thanks to its superb build quality and fundamentally sound design.
The engine was a five-bearing side-valve four, initially displacing 1,661cc for which the factory claimed 27bhp at just 2,000rpm.
This was sufficient for 40-45mph cruising, at which speed the 12 returned around 26mpg.
Enduringly popular and beautifully designed, the 12/4 epitomised Austin's marketing slogan, 'The Dependable Austin' and remai...
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£1,120
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,259
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 25 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
815 miles
Registration Date
1928-07-13
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 26 2012 with 815 miles
Passed
On Mar 18 2011 with 653 miles
Passed
On Mar 26 2010 with 5,068 miles
Passed
On Mar 04 2009 with 407 miles
Passed
On Mar 18 2008 with 1,315 miles
Passed
On Mar 07 2007 with 1,276 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight oil leak
- slight play in o/s/f track rod end
- slight play in o/s/f king pin
- slight play in n/s/f king pin
Passed
On Mar 03 2006 with 1,258 miles
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