Austin 8HP
Overview
| Produced: |
1939-1947, 56103 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
The Austin 8HP first appeared in 1939 as a replacement for the successful Austin Seven / 8 range. Power came from a 900cc, four cylinder side-valve engine which proved economical and reliable.
As with the other cars launched in 1939, the 8HP shared the same family styling cues and lasted in production throughout World War 2 until 1947. By the time production ceased some 56,000 Austin 8HP saloons had been built.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900cc | S4 SV |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 mph | 27.6 s | 37 mpg | 23 bhp 4000 |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | Austin 8hp Saloon Project | Bonhams | 14 Nov 2012 | £2200.00 | £2530.00 |
| 453 | 1939 Austin 8hp Saloon | Bonhams | 22 Nov 2005 | £3000.00 | £3450.00 |
| 111 | Austin Twelve (1946) | Coys | 10 Dec 2001 | Not sold | |
| 769 | Austin Heavy 12/4 London Taxicab by Jones Brothers (1939) | Bonhams | 3 Dec 2001 | £12000.00 | - |
| 257 | Austin Ten Cambridge (1939) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 24 Oct 1999 | £1350.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Austin Big Seven and Eight |
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| Publication | The Automobile September 2005 | |||
| Austin Big Seven and Eight - The legendary Austin Seven was a tough act to follow. Jonathan Wood looks at the Austin models that took up the challenge. | ||||
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