1946 Austin 10, HSL 446
HSL 446 was on the road from 1946 until 1997 when it was stored and worked on at Cottam in Nottinghamshire. In 2016 it was bought by it's current owners and taken to Blakeney in Norfolk where various repairs were undertaken to keep the car roadworthy, safe and reliable.
The biggest job was replacing the crankshaft. The chassis is in excellent condition for it's age and only required a small amount of welding. The owner now classifies the car as 'sound, reliable but not immaculate'.
In the summer and on dry days throughout the year the car is used on a daily basis. Running costs are low with 30 to 40 miles per gallon attainable. On the downside crosswinds, bumpy roads and hill are difficult and with a low cruising speed of between 40 and 50 miles per hour, it's necessary to 'pull over' when needed to avoid queues building up behind.
1946 Austin 10, HSL 446
HSL 446 was on the road from 1946 until 1997 when it was stored and worked on at Cottam in Nottinghamshire. In 2016 it was bought by it's current owners and taken to Blakeney in Norfolk where various repairs were undertaken to keep the car roadworthy, safe and reliable.
The biggest job was replacing the crankshaft. The chassis is in excellent condition for it's age and only required a small amount of welding. The owner now classifies the car as 'sound, reliable but not immaculate'.
In the summer and on dry days throughout the year the car is used on a daily basis. Running costs are low with 30 to 40 miles per gallon attainable. On the downside crosswinds, bumpy roads and hill are difficult and with a low cruising speed of between 40 and 50 miles per hour, it's necessary to 'pull over' when needed to avoid queues building up behind.