1938 Austin 10 CambridgeRegistration number FHT 399Chassis number G156137Engine Number IG155099The 10 was Austin’s their mid-sized car which was ideal for the professional person who wanted something larger than the Austin 7 but was not as large as the ‘12’.

The model was made in various guises between 1932 and 1947.

With a conventional ladder chassis, the bodywork was pressed steel with an engine size of 1141 cc.

The Cambridge is one of the sought after models as it is bigger on the inside than earlier cars and can carry four passengers in comfort.This example was acquired by the Vendor in 2001 in a stripped-down condition.

It was reputed to have been in the same village from new but can only be verified from a continuation logbook from 1954.

A comprehensive rebuild was undertaken to return the car to the condition it is in today.

The rebuild took two years to complete and works undertaken included a full engine rebuild, respray, a new wiring loom, an electronic ignition fitted ...