Austin 12

Austin 12 is the name of several middle-class models of the Austin Motor Company of 1921 until 1947. Besides the 12 hp four-cylinder engine, it was constructed in the 1930 's, the smaller models Austin 12/4 and Austin 12/6 with four-and six -cylinder engines. From the model series there were also each have a private taxi model with reinforced frame (Heavy 12, later Austin FX2 ).

Year by year

Austin Heavy 12 (1926 )

Initially, there was only him as a Tourer, from 1922 three different bodies were offered: a four - seater Tourer, a 2/4-Sitzer (both for the price of £ 550) and a coupe for £ 675 The vehicle was in the 1920s years very successfully in 1927 sold 14,000 units.

The mechanics have been changed very little over the years. In 1927, the displacement of the four- cylinder with rose teilsynchronisiertem four-speed transmission 1,661 cc to 1,861 cc. At a power of 13 HP, a maximum speed of about 80 km / h was reached. Since the late 1920s, the sedan model became more popular. The car was until 1935 in the Austin catalog, as taxi model even until 1939., The last copies were produced for the War Department in 1940. In contrast to the other 12 hp - models of Austin (see below) was known to the taxi model as " Heavy 12".

Austin 12/4 and 12 /6 ( 1930-1936 )

Austin 12/4 Ascot (1935 )

From 1930 there was an Austin 12/6 with six-cylinder in-line engine ( 1496 cc, 24 bhp / 18 kW), the 99 km / h reached as a 4- door sedan. He was reinstated after 6 years of construction.

In addition, starting in 1932 was the Austin 12/4 offered on the same chassis. He had a four-cylinder in-line engine with 1,535 cc 40 bhp (29 kW) and has been referred to as "Light 12". He was also offered as an "Open Tourer ". Its top speed was 94.5 km / h After 4 years of its production was stopped. As of 1934, the Taxi Low Loader model was built, which was based on the chassis of the 12/ 4 and the later Austin 12 models and also received its engines. The body, however, was designed according to need.

Austin 12 (1938-1939)

Austin: 12 ( 1938)

1938 emerged the Light 12 as Austin 12 with a slightly longer wheelbase again and was built in parallel to the taxi model until the outbreak of the Second World War.

Austin 12 (1939-1947)

In 1939 there was an enlarged Austin 12 with the 1.55 -liter R4 engine of its predecessor. The four-door mid-size sedan was built until 1947. The taxi model now bore the name Austin FX2.

1947 sparked the Austin A40 Dorset from the 12 and the taxi Austin FX3 was from 1948 successor to the FX2.