31-01-2019, 05:55 PM
(This post was last modified: 31-01-2019, 09:56 PM by PedigreeChummy.)
Afternoon all
Been lurking for a bit and now have a question to ask.
I have come across a 1932 Tourer, but have been a bit confused by the chassis/engine numbers and what exact model they identify the car as...
Chassis is: 1468***
Engine is: M1630**
First registered 29/02/1932
According to the A7CA database, the car is described as an AG Tourer, and the registration date ties in to this, but the car is doesn't seem to be that model, rather an AH, with the longer wheelbase, rear petrol tank etc.
I'm a bit confused, as production dates suggest that the car should be registered a lot later in 1932 when the new model changes were made....
Anyone shed any light? I'm wondering whether someone has been a bit liberal with the identification plates, or whether the logbook has an incorrect date on it.
Is there a more reliable source of numbers than the tags? I'm away from the car for a few weeks, so can't check up in the flesh at this point...
All advice and greater knowledge appreciated... Austin records seem a bit thin from that period.
Photo attached
Been lurking for a bit and now have a question to ask.
I have come across a 1932 Tourer, but have been a bit confused by the chassis/engine numbers and what exact model they identify the car as...
Chassis is: 1468***
Engine is: M1630**
First registered 29/02/1932
According to the A7CA database, the car is described as an AG Tourer, and the registration date ties in to this, but the car is doesn't seem to be that model, rather an AH, with the longer wheelbase, rear petrol tank etc.
I'm a bit confused, as production dates suggest that the car should be registered a lot later in 1932 when the new model changes were made....
Anyone shed any light? I'm wondering whether someone has been a bit liberal with the identification plates, or whether the logbook has an incorrect date on it.
Is there a more reliable source of numbers than the tags? I'm away from the car for a few weeks, so can't check up in the flesh at this point...
All advice and greater knowledge appreciated... Austin records seem a bit thin from that period.
Photo attached