JV 4936 - 1936 Austin 18 Saloon

This car was first registered on 20 August 1936 with Grimsby Borough Council. It had only one previous owner who used it just during the Summer months before being acquired by Mr Le Tall, one of our founder members. It is fully restored to its original condition.

December 1999 - Returned to the Museum at the end of November following a respray of the cowl and wings as the latter were looking particularly shabby some of the paint being so worn that polished metal was beginning to show through! Several 'blow overs' on parts of one wing also were very noticeable. It looks superb now.

April 2000 - Quite a large amount of work has been needed since the respray was finished to refit the cowl, repair an indicator arm, refit the lights, bumpers etc.

July 2004 - This car has passed its annual MOT test.

October 2004 - This is waiting to have its driver's seat cover repaired.

July 2005 - Yet another MOT passed by the York - this time on 26 May 2005.

October 2005 - At long last the drivers seat has been removed ready to have the upholsterer work his magic.

January 2006 - The '18' has had the front brake shoes relined by local firm B & M Services. The brake dust boots are to be replaced as they are showing their age. The drivers seat has been refitted after the upholsterer repaired the seat.

April 2006 - The 18 has suffered for the past couple of years from 'incontinence' due to wear in the water pump. The pump was removed and reconditioned, together with new hoes plus a repair to the thermostat, now means no more wet floor or water sprayed into the engine compartment.

July 2006 - The 18 has had one of its rear shock absorber bushes replaced, it has after all lasted 70 years! On 30th May it was given a new MOT.

October 2006 - The 18 has had an oil change together with a new oil filter. This is the external one mounted on the side of the engine. The internal filter within the sump was also removed and cleaned.

July 2007 - The ‘18’ passed its M.O.T. on the 25th May and is ready for the new season.

January 2008 - Cracks were starting to appear in two of the 18’s tyres so it now has two new tyres and tubes.