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1935 Austin 12/4 (blue and black, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Austin
Model: 12/4
Year: 1935
Decade: 1930s
Colour: Blue and black
Types: Classic Vintage/Pre-war

This catalogue entry records a 1935 Austin 12/4 in blue and black from the 1930s.

The 1935 Austin 12/4 in blue and black is filed under Classic and Vintage/Pre-war, within the 1930s picture cars.

1930s on screen

Plate styling should follow the chosen period rather than a broad vintage look, especially when the camera holds on a front or rear detail. The space between a passenger and a waiting car can be useful dramatic ground, allowing a departure to unfold before anyone actually steps inside. Thirties cars can help connect a character to a suburban home or a rural address, but the setting should not imply a biography for the vehicle.

Possible roles in a production

For present-day portraits, vintage vehicles can contrast with clothing or location, without suggesting a particular owner, provenance or previous screen use for this listing. Entrances in long coats or formal clothing deserve rehearsal with the supplied vintage car, rather than expecting performers to adapt during the first take. Background traffic should be researched alongside the pre-war car, avoiding a lineup chosen only because every vehicle looks broadly old in a photograph.

About this listing

The vehicle named in this entry is a 1935 Austin 12/4 in blue and black, within Classic and Vintage/Pre-war. Across the catalogue, Austin 12/4s account for 2 entries. The earliest recorded year is 1927, and the latest is 1935. Examples of other colours recorded for the model are burgundy. Beyond the model group, you will find 84 Austin vehicles under the make and 47 cars from the 1930s under the period.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1935 Austin 12/4 in blue and black for filming?

Start by sharing the production's dates and location, with the role you want this Austin 12/4 to play, and we can look into availability for you.

Is the photo of this exact car?

You are seeing an illustration of the model, not the particular Austin 12/4 available for the shoot; we confirm the individual vehicle and colour in our options.

What if this Austin 12/4 isn't available?

The model selection contains 2 Austin 12/4s, but a suitable alternative might come from 84 Austin vehicles or 47 cars from the 1930s; catalogue inclusion does not confirm availability.

Can it be driven on camera?

We do not assume the Austin 12/4 can perform a moving scene from its listing alone; owner approval and insurance matter, and driving, drivers and transport are confirmed separately.

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