Whats this then?

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A Austin 18/6 LWB Carlton of 1934 era. Tried to find out more info on it and pic's but have been unsuccesful so far. I assume its a large car as it seats seven people and it has a straight six engine.

Your thoughts?

[minornut]

www.austintendriversclub.com/ourcars14-16hp.htm

One of these?

[eccles]

a friend of mine had a big austin 18,(i think it was 1936 as it had a painted radiator, not chrome), it had been parked up since the war, and all he did was to change the oil, plug leads, and tyres,to get it back on the road.
it was a fabulous car for touring in, and on one club trip to southern ireland he was 6 up, with baggage, and it performed hansomely!

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Had a look and a great site it is to. Only pic I found was a 20/6 'Carlton' which has a pre 1930 vintage style to it. I assume that the 18/6 'Carlton' of 1934 must be the succesor.

I keep looking and thanks.

[ifc63]

Try www.necpwa.org.uk and click on library. They have the following entry which I assume is a sales brochure. You have to be a member to download apparently, but it's a start in the right direction.

TMRRT 19.12.33 The New 18hp Austin Carlton Saloon A1-1801


necpwa is North East Club for Pre War Austins incidentally.

Just actually read the library section and TMRRT = The Motor Rationalised Road Test, so I'm assuming the 19th December 1933 copy of the Motor roadtested the Austin 18hp Carlton.
Just call me Sherlock if I'm right


>> Edited by ifc63 on Saturday 5th November 23:01

[ifc63]

Also check www.ebay.co.uk for item numbers 6575304482 and 7194305075 which are 1934 Austin model range brochures including the Carlton.

May the power of Google and Ebay be with you!!!

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A big thank you to you all, guess which oldie car I'm after next