1936 Austin 12/4 Ascot

1936 Austin 12/4 Ascot in Link Span, Documentary, 1956

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

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Author	Message
jcb ◊ 2017-01-31 20:29	Reg. EMK683, hope the cases stayed on till the Cote d'azur !
dsl ◊ 2017-01-31 21:02	Mid 1936 plate. Rover??
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2017-02-01 09:13	https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_10 Scroll down for rear view of 1936 Rover Ten. The form of the rear doesn't fit this boot lid with the hinged number plate. There are some interesting comments about Rootes an Pressed Steel Co in the footnotes. My first thought was Austin Ten, but it doesn't match the Lichfield (fourlight) or the Sherborne (sixlight but fastback). Other possibilities are practically any British midrange car from the period, except a Ford or a Morris.
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2017-02-01 12:44	After looking at the film, where you get to see the side of the bonnet, it's an Austin, Twelve I think. Further digging has unearthed this, so Sixteen-Six Hertford Saloon looks good, especially the back view at thumb #6. http://www.classicandsportscar.ltd.uk/Austin-Six-Hertford-Saloon/classic-cars-sold/7532 -- Last edit: 2017-02-01 13:43:09
dsl ◊ 2017-09-27 19:54
daimlere20 ◊ 2024-02-11 20:23	12hp Ascot.
Lateef ◊ 2024-11-05 18:09	12/4 Ascot, yes. The Hertford is bigger, has a straight windowline with a prominent beltline molding that wraps around the rear end. In addition, the rear door is supported by an extra hinge on said molding.