ON THE ROAD
Allan Bedford digs into his photo albums to bring us a look at the first Austin lorry.
The Austin Motor Co, founded 1905, built its reputation with a range of beautifully-built quality motor cars. In 1913 models ranged from 10-40hp, with comfortable profits made and a total of 880 vehicles manufactured. In the of 13 February 1913 the first Austin lorry was announced. Of unconventional design, features included a low ladder girder frame, twin bevel final drives, twin rear springs each side, cast steel wheels, a scuttle bonnet with
