Austin Heavy 12 in Airways Blue

This Austin Heavy 12 Diecast Model Car is Airways Blue and has working wheels and also comes in a display case. It is made by Oxford Diecast and is 1:43 scale (approx. 9cm / 3.5in long). Launched in 1921 - it was the second of Herbert Austin's post WWI models and until it ceased production in 1939 - over 88 -000 were produced. It was initially available as a Tourer with four seat and two/four seat styles - both costing 550 - as well as a coupe version which cost slightly more at 675. The car was highly popular during the 1920s and while the mechanical specifications did not change very much - there were several body styles of the 'Heavy 12' including a taxi option which lasted until the end of the 1930s. Body style variations included the replacement of fabric-covered 'pram hood' tops in 1931 and no open cars at all after 1934. The wheels also had a makeover when the solid wheels became spoked wheels in 1933. In 1940 - the War Department took the last of the 12/4 cars that Austin produced. Our version - resplendent in authentic Airways Blue - comes with the 'fabric' top and spoked wheels - with radiator surround and bonnet detail - lights - door handles - mirrors - wind surround and wheel centres - all commonly known as 'brightwork' - picked out in polished 'brass' finish. Other features including the mudguards and running board are finished in black. Note too - the spare wheel on the back.