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Austin Princess Limousine

Austin Princess Limousine

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Lot number 71
Hammer value N/S (est. £7,000 - £9,000)
Description Austin Princess Limousine
Registration OXK 604
Year 1954
Mileage 11482 (Indicated)
Colour Black over cream
Engine size 3,995 cc
Chassis No. DM410332
Documents V5C; MOT December 2019 with no advisories

The first Austin Princess was launched in 1947 as the flagship model in the Austin range. Based on the Austin Sheerline, it featured a body by the coachbuilder Vanden Plas and was a large limousine, most being bought for civic ceremonial duties or by hire companies as limousines for hire.

The Princess was updated over the years through Mark I, II, III and IV versions, the variations being fairly minor: the bodywork changing little until the MkIV version arrived with its integrated front wings. Production soldiered on until 1968 when it was replaced by the Daimler DS420.

Built by hand in limited numbers, the limousine was luxuriously appointed with lots of polished wood, optional Mohair rugs and radio with controls in the armrest. Among the long list of available extras were monograms and a flagstaff. The driving compartment was separated from the rear of the car by a glass division with an optional telephone for the passengers to communicate with the driver. To increase seating capacity two occasional seats could be folded out of the floor.

An automatic limousine was tested by The Motor in 1962 and had a top speed of 86.2mph and could accelerate from 0-60 in 23.5 seconds. A fuel consumption of 15.8mpg was recorded while the test car cost £3,473 including taxes.

This fine old 1954 Princess III has been in regular use since acquisition by the vendor in 2006. In service as a wedding car, it has been well looked after with recent work both under the bonnet and inside.

The engine was overhauled in 2011, since when it has led a sedate lifestyle. The bores were honed and new rings fitted. Unleaded valve seats were added along with a new water pump, recored radiator and alternator.

The interior has recently been retrimmed in leather with bills to prove and new carpets and a general spruce-up has really brought it up to scratch. It has fold-down occasional seats, giving seating for seven passengers – just the job for the school run.

The more observant of you may have spotted it as the lead car shot on the Princess Wikipedia page, as well as noting the impressive mascot and massive P100 headlights which although non-standard, certainly make a statement about its owner's ‘position in society’.

MOTd until December 2019 with no advisories, this impressive carriage is ready for work or play.

AMENDMENT; Bidders should be aware that the retrim has been carried out in Vinyl and not leather as catalogued.

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