Year: 1936 Make: Austin Model: Ascot 12/4 Registration: BKF 440 Chassis No: H30682 Odometer: 43,594 The Austin Ascot 12/4 is a charming example of British motoring from the mid-1930s, combining traditional craftsmanship with the practical engineering for which Austin was well known.

Built by the Austin Motor Company, the Ascot was part of the Twelve range and was designed to provide comfortable, dependable transport for families and motorists who wanted something more substantial than Austin’s smaller models.

The 12/4 designation refers to its four-cylinder engine in the twelve-horsepower taxation class, reflecting the way British cars of the period were assessed for road tax.

The engine provided adequate performance for the roads of the time, while the car’s conventional rear-wheel-drive layout and sturdy chassis made it well suited to everyday driving.

Styling was an important feature of the Ascot.

Its flowing bodywork, upright radiator grille, separate wings and generous cabin ...