mattg Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I just bought an Austin pick-up that I believe is a 12/6 between 1932 &1934. It is chassis #17896/6 and car# 6tt-15159/6. It is a 4spd 6cyl with 20" wire wheels. If anyone can help to determine what it is I have I would appreciate it.Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 here's some photo's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 I asked about this in the photo video forum in the what is it catagory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcar Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 It looks too big to be a 12/6 and the 20inch wheels don't sound right. I owned a 12/6 some years ago I think your car is probably a 16hp. I will try and find some photographs of the engine etc for you. The 12/6 had separate ports for each valve, 12 in all.oldcar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcar Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Attached are two photographs One of a 1930 wheel 19 inch with a 440 x 19 tire, note that the 12-6 wheels are quite light and are secured by 4 nuts.The engine in as found condition. the 12 ports are clearly visible. The 12'6 engine had a relatively short (for the period) 70mm stroke.oldcarMy 12/6 ended up slightly different to how Herbert Austin planned it. After I sold it it went to an enthusiast in England who three or four years later sold it. I believe that it is now in Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 The car ended up being a 1930 16/6 Tourer that was made into a truck. I found out on the other post in "What Is It". Here's the link:http://forums.aaca.org/f170/help-a1930s-austin-300711.htmI never considered changing it again into a roadster! Now you have me thinking in new directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rohrmoser Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) The white 12/6 was with me in Austria not in Germany. After refurbishment and a colour change I sold it to Switzerland last year, where it is driven all year round - look at this: Mit dem Austin 12/6 an der Winter Raid 2011 (Veranstaltungsberichte) | Zwischengas Edited December 11, 2011 by rohrmoser (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcar Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thank you rohrmoser.It is always nice to know where the cars that I have re-built go and that someone still loves them. There is another one to chase up under Lagonda Rapiers.Bernie J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcar Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Hi all AustineersI have now been in touch with Beat Weibel in Switzerland and sent him some photos and history of his Austin 12/6 under construction/restoration here in Australia before it went to England then Austria before going to Switzerland. All quite remarkable..... What a little world we old car people live in.Bernie J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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