1935 Austin 12/6 Open Road Tourer 

A long term project to resurrect a lovely old Austin.

What it looked like...

What it should look like.

The chassis was in good condition, king pins have been replaced, brakes checked, bushes replaced.

July 2011 - The body being inspected.

September 2011 - Chassis painted, wheels powder coated.

October 2011 - Jim welding new metal into the wheel arches.

A second chassis - we only wanted the engine mounts!

Nigel actually doing some work.

The body back on the chassis - The 2 Jims looking pleased.

Floor boards now fitted.

New timbers in the wheel arches

New ash timbers fitted.

This shows the extra bracing on the Open Road Tourer

New Ash frames to the doors.

The engine progresses.

The oily bits.

Engine complete, now for the gearbox!

The engine is installed.

Jim's fancy paintwork.