Austin A125 Sheerline
Overview
| Produced: |
1947-1953, 9000 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,5 seats Limousine |
The 1947 Sheerline became Austin's first post-war, all-new model and carried on the established Austin tradition of offering a large saloon/limousine. The Sheerline was originally called the Austin A110 Sheerline but after only 12 cars had built the car was renamed the Austin A125 Sheerline.
Produced at Longbridge the A125 came as either a 4 door saloon or as a Limousine, both cars featured "Razor Edge" styling by Austin's own design team. Both variants had a distinguished look with a large upright radiator, Lucas P100 headlamps and well appointed interiors, the cars were intended to be alternatives for the Bentley, Daimler and Armstrong Siddley customers to consider.
Austin also offered a A135 Princess version of the Sheerline, this particular model was styled and built by coachbuilder Vanden Plas. For some reason these large Austin's failed to capture the publics imagination and most cars were purchased by hire companies or for civic ceremonial duties, a few were also built with Ambulance bodies for private hospitals.
Buyers Guide Austin Sheerline and Princess featured in Practical Classics June 2009 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Produced at Longbridge the A125 came as either a 4 door saloon or as a Limousine, both cars featured "Razor Edge" styling by Austin's own design team. Both variants had a distinguished look with a large upright radiator, Lucas P100 headlamps and well appointed interiors, the cars were intended to be alternatives for the Bentley, Daimler and Armstrong Siddley customers to consider.
Austin also offered a A135 Princess version of the Sheerline, this particular model was styled and built by coachbuilder Vanden Plas. For some reason these large Austin's failed to capture the publics imagination and most cars were purchased by hire companies or for civic ceremonial duties, a few were also built with Ambulance bodies for private hospitals.
Buyers Guide Austin Sheerline and Princess featured in Practical Classics June 2009 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3995cc | S6 OHV | Austin Sheerline S6 OHV | 87.3mm x 111.1mm | 6.8 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Coil Springs | Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 mph | 20.6 s | 15 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 688 | 1950 Austin A125 Sheerline 4.0-Litre Saloon | Bonhams | 10 Sep 2005 | £3600.00 | £4140.00 |
| 028 | Austin Sheerline Shooting Brake (1952) | Coys | 15 May 2000 | - | £11174.00 |
| 386 | Austin Sheerline 125 (1950) | Cheffins | 14 Jul 1998 | £480.00 | - |
| 023 | Austin A125 Sheerline (1948) | BCA | 23 Feb 1998 | £3050.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying guide - Austin Sheerline and Princess 1947-1968 |
108 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2009 | |||
| Buying guide - Austin Sheerline and Princess 1947-1968- They were fit for heads of state - but will one fit in your garage? | ||||
| Article |
Reader's restored car - 1953 Austin Sheerline |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2006 | |||
| Reader's restored car - Look what Colin Cummings found uner a pile of blankets at the back of his late uncle's garage. It's a 1953 Austin Sheerline and it needed a lot of work to get it back to its former glory. Colin takes up the story.. | ||||
| Article |
Twin test - Buick Straight Eight Special |
60 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart November 2007 | |||
| Twin test - Buick Straight Eight Special - Two cars built with the American market in mind, but both owing a great deal to their respective national roots. The question is, can we decide who produced the better car, or is that as subjective today as it was in the 1950s? Simon Goldsworthy finds out. | ||||
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