Large, comfortable, impressive 1930s saloon - Older restoration, nicely mellowed - On the button, runs and drives very well, good oil pressure and charge Announced in October 1927, the new Austin Sixteen Light Six fitted in towards the top of the range in terms of size and status.

To distinguish the car from its smaller-engined cousins, a plated Austin Six script was fixed to the radiator grille.

The new model sat above the Seven and Twelve models but was smaller than the range-topping 3.6 Litre Twenty.

A wide range of body types was available at first, but was simplified over the years.

The 1934 models gained synchromesh on 3rd and 4th gears, an optional larger 18hp engine, and longer 120in (3,000mm) wheelbase.

From 1935 the body range was simplified to just the 5 and 7 seat saloons, the radiator surround was painted rather than chromed, and a small external boot for the spare wheel was added to the rear.

Synchromesh was added to second gear, and the larger engine was modified t...