Sir Alec Issigonis was a man who thought outside the square. Acclaimed as the father of the original Mini, he turned his attention to a rugged and simple vehicle that he envisaged would have practical applications with the British… more»
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Jan 23, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Your Cab Is Here! 1957 Austin London Taxi
“Where to ma’am?” Imagine buying this British 1957 Austin taxicab and using it in Uber or Lyft service – that would get you some looks, and probably appreciation from unsuspecting passengers too. While more primitive than the current generation… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Unrivaled Collection of Postwar Austins!
A passion for old cars is usually fairly straightforward. You see the car, want the car, and then, if the stars align, buy the car. Yet here we have an opportunity that might excite interest from several different angles…. more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Abstract Art: 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S
Art appreciation is a subjective thing. Some people will look at the Mona Lisa and see a magnificent portrait produced by an artist at the height of his powers. Others will see it as little more than a picture… more»
Dec 19, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Farm Find Project: 1950 Austin A40 Devon
The A40 was marketed by Austin Motor Co. between 1947-52. They were the first post-war cars the company built and had a mixture of both old and new engineering. More than 450,000 of them were built in six years… more»
Nov 2, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Pre-war Classic: 1937 Austin 10/4 Cambridge
Like many, I have a soft spot for BBC dramas, particularly the family-friendly All Creatures Great and Small. It’s nice to have a show that I can watch with the kids that doesn’t involve crime scenes or capes or… more»
Oct 15, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Solid & Rare! 1958 Austin A40 Farina
The A40 Farina Owner’s Club thinks there are only about 400 of these cute little Pininfarina-designed cars left on the road; this car isn’t at the moment but looks like it could be with a little elbow grease. It’s… more»
Sep 6, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Cool & Unusual Rod! 1934 Austin Bantam
This cool street rod is several degrees from the norm, and I love it! While the fiberglass ’34 Austin Bantam body isn’t that unusual, the chassis and drivetrain choices certainly are. Thanks to reader Matt R. for alerting us… more»
Jul 23, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Assembly Required: 1948 Austin A40 Pickup
British Motor Corporation made a variety of body styles under the Austin A40 name between 1947-67. Not only did this include small automobiles, but trucks as well. The naming logic wasn’t complicated: the “A” stood for Austin and the… more»
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Early US Export: 1960 Morris 850 Mini
The BMC Mini, initially available under both the Austin and Morris nameplates, was an instant hit when it arrived on the market in England in mid-1959. Exports to the US began in early 1960 where it was sold as… more»
Dec 16, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Race Support Transporter: 1960 Austin FFK140
Old race transporters are quite possibly the best reason to buy a humongous, non-running vehicle and park it on your lawn. I can’t abide by most things that fall into this category, but transporters for racing teams are just… more»
Oct 20, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Brit: 1950 Austin A90 Atlantic Sports Saloon
European economies took many years to recover following World War II. Nowhere was this more apparent than in Britain, where food and fuel rationing remained in place long after hostilities had ceased. The government acknowledged that the country couldn’t… more»
Sep 18, 2020 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1935 Austin Ruby Saloon
What the Ford Model T did for Americans, the Austin Seven did for the British. The Seven was introduced in 1922, with a design that is surprisingly similar to the Model T or even the Model A. While its… more»
Sep 4, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Flathead V8 Powered: 1932 Austin Bantam Hot Rod
Someone stuffed a flathead V8 in this little Bantam! They even managed to cram the Ford transmission and rear-end under there. It’s not currently running and the work looks like it was done long ago, but I bet this… more»
Aug 14, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1964 Austin Mini Cooper S Barn Find!
This amazing one-owner 1964 Mini Cooper 1275S was pulled out of long-term storage and is for sale. According to the ad, the car has an incredible 31,235 miles on the odometer and was purchased new through Walker Imports in… more»
Jul 19, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Beach Cruiser: 1971 Austin Mini Moke
A recent fascination of mine as it relates to the types of automobiles I aspire to own is the cars and trucks that would look perfect parked in an island community, places like the Outer Banks and Nantucket, to… more»
