1938 Austin Handbook & Diary – Original Pre-War Austin Motor Co. Owner’s Book

Theme: Automobilia

An original 1938 Austin Handbook and Diary, issued by The Austin Motor Company Ltd., Longbridge, Birmingham, and supplied to Austin owners as an indispensable motoring companion.

This pre-war handbook combines:

• Daily diary pages

• Technical hints and maintenance advice

• Road distances and motoring regulations

• Period Austin model information

• Dealer advertisements and factory content

The book remains complete and intact, with its original green cloth boards and gilt lettering. The interior shows light age-appropriate toning and occasional marks consistent with careful use. Importantly, it retains period handwritten ownership details, adding authenticity and provenance.

A highly collectible piece of British motoring history, ideal for:

• Austin Seven / pre-war Austin owners

• Automobilia collectors

• Display with vintage car ephemera

• Library or workshop reference

Details

• Title: The Austin Handbook and Diary

• Year: 1938

• Publisher: Ed. J. Burrow & Co. Ltd.

• Issued by: The Austin Motor Company Ltd.

• Binding: Original cloth hardcover

• Illustrated: Yes (photographs & diagrams)

• Language: English

• Origin: United Kingdom

Condition Notes

• Clean, solid binding

• Gilt lettering clear

• Light foxing/toning consistent with age

• No loose or missing pages

• Period owner details present (see photos)

Please refer to photographs as they form part of the description

Postage

Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Combined postage available where possible.

Reference

26001