A delightful and well-regarded example of Austin’s vintage saloon, this 16 Light Six is presented in black-over-maroon two-tone paintwork, with brass fixings, metal-plated running boards, and black wheels.

Although little is known about ‘SV 6668’, what is likely to be a Burnham saloon is powered by Austin’s 2 ¼-litre straight six engine, offering 36hp when new, and manual gearbox.

Inside, there is seating for five to sit (cosily) on the red leather-trimmed seats, with the carpets and door cards matching the colour scheme; dashboard and door surrounds are trimmed in wood.

Although evidently the subject of a comprehensive restoration at some time in its past, the 16 Light Six retains many period features, including the steering wheel-mounted ignition and choke controls, fuel filler cap found just inside the cabin, ‘artillery’ wheels, and rear-mounted luggage rack, ‘SV 6668’ is reckoned to be in very good order throughout, and the indicated mileage of 96,279 miles is unsupported by doc...