An Austin Anthology III

Born in 1943, James spent his early years in the West London suburb of Acton, and after leaving school took an apprenticeship with London Transport. When he was old enough to drive, he looked around for a suitable motorcar which was affordable on apprentice’s wages. For £35 he purchased a 1929 Austin 16/6 saloon car, and thus his love affair with all things ‘Austin’ began. Joining the Vintage Austin Register in 1962 he soon became involved in its organisation, and for 17 years edited and produced the Vintage Austin Magazine, undertaking research into many aspects of the products manufactured by the Austin Motor Company. James is now the Register’s Vice President.The stories that he has collected over his many years of involvement with Austin cars form the basis of his popular ‘Austin Anthology’ series of books.

• ContentsForewordIntroductionAcknowledgements1. An Austin named Gumdrop2. The Austin village3. The Sizaire-Berwick4. The birth of an iconic trade mark5. From stately limousine to Charabanc6. "Old Min'7. The 1931 New Zealand earthquake8. An Austin Twelve on the frontier9. An artist's impression10. Sir Malcolm Campbell11. The rooftop Austin Seven12. The bridge over the River Camm13. The Brough superior14. The tale of an Austin Eight15. 'Mugwump'16. Austin in receivership17. Thetakeover bid by General Motors of America18. Herbert Austin on 'How to use a file'19. The dependable Austin (Seven)20. Agricultural Austins21. 'The Mighty Atom'22. Austin slogans23. And finally ...Index