History
Our Austin A30 is an English built 1954 4 door sedan. Her name is "MABEL" as per the personalised number plates. When we purchased it, the previous owner had painted it what looked like house paint or "something" like it. The engine was gutless and when it was stripped, only 1 piston had unbroken rings, but it still ran. The foot brake pedal went to the floor. So it needed some TLC as it wasnt safe to drive. Did the engine and brakes, but even then it was not at all comfortable in traffic. So that's when we decided to sort it out. And that took a couple of years. Now it's a pleasure to drive and we get lots and lots of lookers and complements whenever we take it out.
Modifications
This car has been fully restored back to bare metal. Bumpers, Grille, hub caps etc. have all been re-chromed. Windscreen and other glass has been replaced as the old ones were scratched. Indicator arms are in good condition and working. Front indicator lights are new flush style. The tail lights are custom installed to fit the body style. The whole interior (carpets & seats) have be re-trimmed professionally. All mechanicals where required, have been replaced. The original 803cc Austin engine and transmission are still in our posession, but have been replaced with a much more powerful Datsun A12 1200cc engine 4 cylinder and 4 speed transmision, giving this car the performance that is needed nowadays in Metro and country traffic. Retractor seat belts are fitted for the front seats and lap belts for the rear passengers.This car has been in 3 Bay to Birdwood rallies so far. It only comes out in summer on nice days. Otherwise it is garaged. It has SA Club Registration.
