Classic Car Auctions THE SEPTEMBER LIVE ONLINE AUCTION 2020 18th & 19th September 2020

+buyer’s premium of 11% + VAT @ 20% 83 classiccarauctions.co.uk More Details Lot 578 Bid On Lot 578 Lot details Reg: NS 3384 Chassis no.: DS7 13023 Make: Austin Model: Princess IV DS7 Year: 1958 Engine capacity: 4.0 Mileage: MOT expiry: LOT 578 Offered without reserve 1958 AUSTIN PRINCESS IV DS7 Launched in 1956, the Princess IV was Austin’s attempt to produce a high-performance luxury vehicle capable of rivalling the contemporary Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. • The Princess IV was based on a massive cruciform-braced chassis equipped with independent front suspension, leaf-sprung rear axle and servo-assisted drum brakes • Powered by a specially tuned version of Longbridge’s famous 4-litre straight-six engine • With 150bhp and 212lbft of torque on tap, the Princess IV was capable of over 100mph • The name was shortened in August 1957 when the car lost its “Austin” designation, now being branded simply as the Princess IV so it might be sold by either Morris or Austin dealers • A total of just 199 DS7s were built from 1956 through to May 1959, including 22 Touring limousines Vendor condition report: Overall: 42 / 135 ««¶¶¶