1947 AUSTIN 8 REGISTRATION NO: GDD 509

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£7,000 - £9,000

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1947 AUSTIN 8
REGISTRATION NO: GDD 509

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Manufacturer: Austin
Model: 8
First Registered: 1947
Registration No: GDD 509
Mileometer: 61,000
Chassis No: AS177383
MOT: October 2018
Colour: Black
The Austin 8 was introdeced in February 1939, and kept the 900 cc, four-cylinder, engine from the Big 7, now with a higher 6.5:1 compression ratio, but had a completely new chassis. This was halfway to full unitary construction in that the main member was a pressed steel floor pan with a box section welded down each side of the car with three others going across the floor. The body was then bolted to this structure. Suspension was by semi-elliptic leaf springs with hydraulic dampers. Two- and four-door saloon bodies were made as well as two- and four-seat tourers, and vans. About 47,600 were made before war closed production in 1943. In 1945, production restarted, but there were no more tourers or two-door saloons produced in England.

After the war the Austin 8 was manufactured in a slightly different way than the pre-war 8s. The main differences were, steering wheel, chrome plated head lights instead of spray painted ones, horizontal air filter instead of vertical air filter, over riders on the bumpers, full back bumper instead of quarter ones, boot handle, moveable number plate carrier on the boot lid, cast steel gear box instead of aluminium one. Only two models were available after the war, the Six Light four door saloon and the Van.

This is a 1947 Austin 8 presented in Black with Brown leather interior. It is said to have covered only 61,000 miles which is believed genuine but cannot be verified. Complete with paperwork to include service manual, parts list, numerous photographs and service invoices.

The car is said to be in very good overall condition and drives particularly well. It is MOT and road tax exempt.

Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.

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Auction Date:
27th Oct 18 at 1pm BST

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