After the First World War, like most other motor car manufacturers of the time, Austin focussed on a ‘high end’ product in the Austin 20 introduced in 1919.

When sales of this model were slower than expected, the Twelve, effectively a scaled down version was introduced in 1921.

With a four cylinder side valve engine (increased from 1,661 cc to 1,861 cc in 1926), mated to a four speed gearbox, live rear axle and perpendicular styling, this model enjoyed much more success, with sales peaking at 14,000 units in 1927.

These motor cars came to enjoy a great reputation for dependability, which continues to this day.

This 1928 example has benefited from a recent restoration of the bodywork and trim, as a result of which the condition of the bodywork is understood to be very good, with the interior re-trimmed in new blue leather.

The hood and side screens have been recovered with black vinyl, and there is also a new tonneau cover.

Mechanically, the vendor describes the vehicle to be in v...