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Austin 16/6 Drophead Coupe By Salmson

1932 · Manual · Light Grey

£19,500

Listed today at The Motor Shed, Bicester. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1932
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 2.15-litre side-valve six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Light Grey
Generation: Austin Sixteen (16/6), 1927–1936

About this car

A 1932 Austin 16/6 carrying two-seat drophead coachwork with a dickey seat, built by Salmson. It is a rarer take on a pre-war Austin, powered by a 2,150cc side-valve six-cylinder engine.

The car has been fitted with overdrive, which allows relaxed cruising at 55 to 60 mph, a useful trait for a 1930s car. The page says the hood is fully weathertight when raised.

The seller describes the car as well maintained and restored with no expense spared, and needing no work to use. No mileage, registration or ownership history is given.

Written by Vertar from The Motor Shed’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Basic Austin 16/6 chassis details only (2249cc side-valve six, 16 RAC hp tax rating). No confident factory figures for power, weight or performance, and the Salmson drophead coachwork is unverified.).

Engine: 2,249 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated