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Austin Motor Company

Imagine a company that built cool cars for over 80 years! Let's zoom into the world of Austin.

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RJ Mecredy

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WPK 541 - 1954 / 55 Jensen 541 Drophead Coupe
Austin Metropolitan (1961)
Beaulieu National Motor Museum 18-09-2012
'Beautiful Melbourne, Motor Char-a-banc Trips', circa 1911-14
Beaulieu National Motor Museum 18-09-2012
BMW DIXI 1929 vintage car
Austin Motor Company, Longbridge
Beaulieu National Motor Museum 18-09-2012
Trojan 200 Bubble Car (1960)
Austin Motor Company.
Leyland Cars at Lex Motor Co, Victoria Road South 1978

Key Facts

Year Founded
1905.
Founder
Herbert Austin.
First Factory Location
Longbridge.
Last Year of Austin Name Use
1987.
Current Trademark Owner
SAIC Motor.

Meet the Austin Car Makers!

Once upon a time, a clever man named Herbert Austin started a company to make cars. This was in 1905, a very long time ago! He built his first factory in a place called Longbridge. Austin cars were like the superheroes of the road, helping people travel around. They made lots of different kinds of cars, from small ones to bigger ones.

Where Did Austin Cars Come From?

Herbert Austin was super excited about cars and wanted to make them for everyone. He started his company and it grew and grew! Later, Austin joined up with another car company called Morris. Together, they made even more cars. For many years, the Austin name was on cars that people loved to drive all over the place.

Why Austin Cars Were Super Special

Austin cars were important because they helped people get to places faster. Before cars, people walked or rode horses! Austin cars made it easier for families to go on adventures and for businesses to move things. They were like the first big step towards the cars we see today. People trusted the Austin name for good cars.

The Austin Car Story Continues!

Even though the Austin company changed over the years, the name lived on for a long time. The cars kept being made until 1987! Today, a company in China owns the Austin name. It’s like a special badge that has a long history of making cars that people enjoyed driving.

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