Sometimes you have a chance meeting where the owner is eager to show his 'small classic car' to others. He was willing to reveal that he was a big fan of small classic cars such as the Italian bambinos (Fiat/Autobianchi) and English saloons such as this Austin A30. However, we didn't get to hear the story behind the car, so we thought it would be fun to dive into the (advertising) past of this 'everymans' car.
By: Dirk de Jong
This compact 4-door saloon was introduced in 1951, and the Austin shows that the constructors were masters of square centimeters. Just a nice little car with ordinary performance for ordinary people. The photos prove that it hasn't lost any of its appeal, the charm still persists, especially in this beautiful bright red paint.
Yellowed advertisement from 1956
Nice to read the text of this advertisement from the 50s: “Nice, a new Austin. I have to say it's a cutie… really… It looks unique, and what a beautiful upholstery, and that space…. You know what I also like so much? We first went to our parents to have them admired, funny huh?” Whatever has changed over the years… the Austin still as unique as it used to be. It has cachet… style (but now as a classic).
city car
The city car of the disappeared Austin brand is still full of character and will probably not be found much in the Netherlands. Fortunately, there is another club of A30/A35 owners that wants to be a social connection point with like-minded people. Help each other with restorations and the supply of parts. And don't forget to promote conviviality and togetherness in the club.
Also read:
- Austin A40 Summer set: Berndts car
- The Find: An Austin 8. From an old lady
- Austin Sixteen
- A Austin A35 with caravan
- Austin Camper: cozy
Irresistible.
Nice model, completely unknown to me.
It looks like the baby version of an RR phantom 5 or 6