| Austin 25-30[1] | |
|---|---|
 The oldest Austin, 1907 Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Austin |
| Production | 1906–1907 |
| Assembly | Longbridge plant, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4-cylinder 5,182cc T-head |
| Transmission | 4-speed gearbox |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Austin 40 hp |
this photograph published 30 June 1906
The Austin 25-30 is a motor car. It was the first automobile produced by newly established British car manufacturer Austin.
In the last week of April 1906 a large body of motorists travelled to Longbridge "where snow lay full three inches deep on the ground and was still falling fast" to see the new Austin car, a conventional four-cylinder model with chain drive. The engine's tax rating would have been 32 hp. It was also available in a cheaper version as a 15/20 hp[note 1] complete at £500 (chassis, £425) as well as the 25/30 hp for £650 (chassis, £550). The sole concessionaire for sale of the cars was Mr Harvey du Cros junior[2] (1872-1928).
Between April and October 1906 only 23 cars, mostly 25-30s were sold. This was minute when compared with the output of the whole British motor industry. In the following 12 months to October 1907 147 cars of all models were sold.[3]
The 25-30 was manufactured for more than a year with a total of 65 cars produced.[4] It was replaced in 1907 by the Austin 40 hp which used a bored out (4¾ in x 5 in) and simplified 25-30 engine.[3]
- ^ The Austin Petrol Cars, Issue No 278, (No 18 Vol XI) 5 May 1906. The Automotor Journal, King & Co, Charing Cross, London.
- ^ Automobile Notes. The Times, Tuesday, 1 May 1906; p. 6; Issue 38008
- ^ a b R J Wyatt, The Austin 1905-1952, David & Charles, Newton Abbott, 1981 ISBN 0715379488
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