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£12,375
1938 Austin Light 12/4 Pickup
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a unique, fire-damaged 1938 Austin Ascot Light 12 Saloon that was cleverly rebuilt into a 1940s-style flatbed pickup truck. It features a high-quality maroon over black finish with a red interior and a handcrafted iron-strapped pickup bed, making it ideal for show or promotion, though it will require recommissioning due to limited recent use.

Condition
6
The car is described as a 'delightful re-creation' with 'excellent attention to detail throughout'. However, it has been part of a collection with little use and requires recommissioning to return it to the road. The fire damage and subsequent rebuild into a flatbed truck indicate that while the work is of a high standard, it is not original. There is an element of recommissioning to be expected to return it to the road once again.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
57428
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
EXP 291
RHD/LHD:
RHD
A delightful re-creation of a late-thirties Austin pickup truck Based on a 1938 Austin Ascot Light 12 Saloon Powered by a 24bhp, 1535cc 4-cylinder side-valve Superb interpretation of a 1940's workhorse Excellent attention to detail throughout Ideal for business promotion or to be enjoyed on the show circuit This car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use.
An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again Austin introduced their new Light 12/4 in late 1932 to fill the gap between the 10hp range and the larger 12.8 and 16hp models.
It was to prove highly successful, being economical, reliable, robust and well finished in true Austin tradition.
Saloon and open tourer versions were available, but it was the comfortable and spacious Ascot saloon that was to prove the most popular offering style, pace and modern features to customers rapidly becoming more sophisticated.
This beautifully converted right-hand drive Austin Ascot 12/4 sa...
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£6,046
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,960
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,375
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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