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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Topic started by: stanley62 on June 13, 2011, 05:21:16 PM

Title: Austin
Post by: stanley62 on June 13, 2011, 05:21:16 PM

I found these two wrenches this weekend.  Any Idea if they are Automotive? Austin looks like same script as Austin Healey to me.

  Jim

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: lbgradwell on June 13, 2011, 05:24:14 PM

Automotive indeed...

I also have one.

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: 1930 on June 13, 2011, 08:05:33 PM

Nice looking wrenches, for sale??

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: Papaw on June 13, 2011, 08:23:43 PM

Has the small end of the smaller one been altered? More square like a tool post wrench than the other openings.

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: rusty on June 13, 2011, 08:47:51 PM

Austin before Healey...

You appear to have 2 of the 4 spanners from the tool kit

Photo:Photo of toolkit (http://www.ba7c.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34:austin-seven-toolkit&catid=21:technical-tips&Itemid=46)

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: lbgradwell on June 13, 2011, 09:15:14 PM

Quote from: lbgradwell on June 13, 2011, 05:24:14 PM

I also have one.

I have two, as it happens:

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c180/lbgradwell/Austin001.jpg)

Notice the logo is slightly different...

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: lbgradwell on June 13, 2011, 09:28:39 PM

Quote from: 1930 on June 13, 2011, 08:05:33 PM

Nice looking wrenches, for sale??

Mine could be. Or trade...

They're Whitworth, btw...

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: Hm Wrench on June 13, 2011, 10:09:28 PM

Here is a great link on British car and motorcycle tool kits.

http://www.thevintagetoolco.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=17_18_31&zenid=3gg4csip8rvkd3g4a0ogh7tb55

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: stanley62 on June 14, 2011, 10:42:49 AM

Mine also could be for sale or trade.  Not really sure what they are worth.  PM me if you have something to offer.

  Jim

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: benjy on June 14, 2011, 11:00:20 AM

austin tool kit spanners were notoriously easy to open up under pressure,
not worth alot,,i have some here too..in 3 sizes.

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: stanley62 on June 14, 2011, 01:44:40 PM

I went on the Vintage tool Co site and they have a full set for sale for 35 pounds (around $50?), but the Austin logo is upside down when I compare it to mine.  Would this just be a different vintage?
  Jim

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: 1930 on June 14, 2011, 07:53:40 PM

I like the script, looks like someone cared and took pride in what they were doing, I have nothing to trade that anyone would be interested in and I dont know their value. I guess I better stick with what I know and not stray

Title: Re: Austin
Post by: benjy on June 15, 2011, 10:25:18 AM

the Vintage tool Co  belongs to jafo dd , a member on the old site and a great ebay seller.