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1940 Austin 10 Sedan

Entry number 50 Driver Reg Harris Navigator Pam Harris

        Queensland         South Australia        Victoria          Tasmania         Canberra         West Australia         Northern Territory

This Austin 10 was originally purchased by Mr. Thomas Royal of Marlborough from Fuchsia Garage in Marlborough on the 24th April 1941.   Thomas Boyle handed it on to his niece, Miss Lydia Hill in 1936, the mileage at this time was around 23,000  The Austin was

repainted at this time.  In 1970 It was sold to a cousin Mr. D Hills of Ipswich who gave it to his daughter Leanne Hills. Reg Harris (present owner) paid Leanne Smith $325 in July of 1975 To become the New owner when the Mileage was around 39,800 . Reg says he "tidied it up for the Peregian National Rally (Mid 1976) In 1983 the Austin was repainted in the original colours and re-upholstered by Reg and by this time the mileage had reached 52,000. The car still retains the original Registration Plates Q338 344

Specifications Model Ten

Gears 4 speed Synchro

Brakes Girling mechanical

4 wheel foot and hand

Wheelbase 96" 2438mm

Weight 8.96 tonnes

Body four door sedan

Engine 4 Cylinder       

Bore 62mm

Stroke 93mm

Horsepower 9.9

Displacement 1125cc                   

Restored By owner Completed 1984 Owners: Reg and Pam Harris