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1937 Austin 10 Saloon
Austin 10/4
1932-1939 (Second generation 'Cambridge' style, approx. 1937-1939) · Sedan (Saloon)
Rarity Score
7/10 - Rare; while high numbers were produced, survivorship of pre-war steel-bodied cars is low due to rust and scrapyard culling in the 50s
Spot Difficulty
8/10; rarely seen on modern roads except at vintage rallies or in rural English villages during summer months
Engine & Performance
Engine: 1.1L (1125cc) inline-four engine, naturally aspirated, side-valve, approximately 21 horsepower
Transmission & Drivetrain: 4-speed manual transmission, Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Performance: 0-60 mph: N/A (top speed approx. 50-55 mph), Cruising speed: 40 mph, Weight: approx. 950 kg (2100 lbs)
Exterior
Dark blue and black two-tone paint, classic pre-war 4-door saloon body, semi-streamlined 'Cambridge' body style, black steel wheels with chrome hubcaps, rear-mounted spare tire undercover
Interior Features
Leather-faced seating, wooden dashboard, simple circular gauges, manual windows, 'trafficator' turn signals, and a sun roof (common on these models)
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; the paint appears well-maintained with clear reflections, and the chrome hubcaps are intact
Condition Issues: Potential micro-cracking in older paint, possible slight oil leaks common for the era, and potential wear on the rubber window seals
Estimated Mileage: Estimated 60,000 - 90,000 miles (likely underwent a restoration at some point in its life)
Historical Significance
The Austin 10 was the best-selling car in Britain during the 1930s. It provided reliable motoring for the middle class and stayed in production during WWII as a utility vehicle (the 'Tilly')
Notable Features
Features the 'Cambridge' pressed-steel body which was much more modern and aerodynamic than earlier 'Lichfield' boxy designs
Production Numbers
Approx. 290,000 total Austins 10s built across all variants; however, surviving Cambridge saloons are in the low thousands
Valuation
Estimated Market Value: $8,000 - $15,000 (roughly £6,000 - £12,000)
Auction Estimate: $10,000 - $18,000 depending on mechanical history
Maintenance Recommendations
Regular greasing of chassis points, cooling system flushes to prevent overheating of the side-valve engine, and checking of leather seals in the braking system
Fun Facts
The Austin 10 was so popular it became the 'everyman' car of 1930s Britain. Special military versions called 'Tiltys' were used by the British Army in WWII. It was the first Austin to use a pressed steel floor for structural rigidity.
Identified on: 6/12/2026
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