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bjacko
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 Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:45 am Post subject: 1944 Austin 10 |
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I learnt to drive in a 1936 Austin 10 Cambridge, I don't think the 1944 model was called a Cambridge as well.
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Penman
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 7:09 am Post subject: Re: 1944 Austin 10 |
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| bjacko wrote: | | I learnt to drive in a 1936 Austin 10 Cambridge, |
My "L" plate car was a 1934 Ten Four wide body!
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Ray White
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:27 am Post subject: Re: 1944 Austin 10 |
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| bjacko wrote: | | I learnt to drive in a 1936 Austin 10 Cambridge, I don't think the 1944 model was called a Cambridge as well. |
Good point! I imagine if the 10 was produced in 1944 it would have been a Military issue. Possibly a Staff car?
I understand that the Cambridge name was dropped with the introduction of the new model range with their alligator bonnet and rounded grille.
I personally think the earlier design - called the Cambridge - was a nicer looking car; even if technically it was somewhat dated...
In those days, as you know, there was much more brand loyalty and people often carried on the same name even if it wasn't really the same car. I mean; for example, the A30 - and even the Mini - was marketed as the Austin Seven!! |
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Penman
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I didn't know they used Austin Seven for the A30. Apparently early sales literature used the names New Austin Seven and Austin A30 Seven.
The Seven name lasted on the Mini from the launch in '59 until '62
At the same time the Morris version was the Mini-Minor.
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Ray White
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Penman wrote: | I didn't know they used Austin Seven for the A30. Apparently early sales literature used the names New Austin Seven and Austin A30 Seven.
The Seven name lasted on the Mini from the launch in '59 until '62
At the same time the Morris version was the Mini-Minor. |
You are of course correct. The cars themselves - as far as I can remember - only sport the florid "Austin of England" script. I was entirely won over by the fancy moniker on both my A30 and A55.  |
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Rootes75
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When did the term GS1 come in? Was that 1945?
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Ray White
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Rootes75 wrote: | | When did the term GS1 come in? Was that 1945? |
Since you ask; I had to Google the question and apparently the first cars to be badged GSi were the Opel Manta and Kadet models in the 1980s.
Incidentally, the best car I ever owned was a Vauxhall Zafira GSI. In essence, it was a flagship "people carrier" on steroids.
Now a rare car and probably a classic in it's own right.
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alastairq
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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I think what was meant was, ''GS1?''
It seems to be the Austin designation for tens produced after 1945? [Maybe launched 1939?]
Referred to the semi-unitary construction of the body/chassis.
Apologies for any inaccuracies, I'm not an Austin-person.
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Ray White
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry,,,my mistake. I really should remember to wear my reading glasses ....but like with getting old, I suppose I am in denial. 
(Still,,,it gave me a chance to tear down memory lane again in my glorious Zafira GSi )  |
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badhuis
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Ray White
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I don't know if Jean would ever forgive me... 
Anyone who had bought the one I posted would now wish they had waited; as this one is much better. I just hope whoever buys it will resist the temptation to restore it.
Offered in the same sale, you can see what has happened to a 1935 12/4 Austin Ascot. The paintwork looks like new while the original leather interior has been replaced with cheap and nasty vinyl. |
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Rootes75
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 8:54 am Post subject: |
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Now that is a lovely Vauxhall. Mechanical restoration and leave the patina as it is, that would be a superb car.
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Ray White
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 9:15 am Post subject: |
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The thing that would take some getting used to is the way they stop. While most cars will tend to 'dive' under braking; these Vauxhalls have a pronounced rearing up. A bit like a spooked horse.
Another thing to consider is you would need special tools to overhaul the Dubonet knee action suspension and associated steering. I don't know if the Club would be able to help with that? |
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