Maewa Austin Mews

On Sunday I travelled in Max's Jag from his home in Palmerston North to Maewa Austin Mews near Feilding, along with a few other members of the Manawatu Vintage Car Club. This is a private collection of Austins mostly in the condition as acquired.

Max's Mk 2 and a 1929 Chev that travelled with us.

'39 Chev also accompanied us.

Bedford bus is living quarters for the owners of the Austin collection.

Masses of parts (not all Austin) available for purchase.

Australian Austin Lancer was based on the Wolseley 1500.

One of the few restored vehicles. Austin truck from the early 20th century.

Austin tow truck deteriorating in the yard.

Rare Austin tractor.

A50s and A55s were once common on our roads.

Austin Ant is extremely rare.

Austin Cambridge and Australian model Freeway.

A99.

Luxurious interior of the Austin 3 litre

A35 in 2 door and 4 door forms.

General view of a portion of the 60+ vehicles.

Some of the outdoor section of the collection, which will have to be sold or scrapped as the local Council has asked that they be removed

Land crab division

One of the most interesting cars was this South African Austin Apache.
Based on the 1100/1300 range with an extended boot and bonnet.

Tasman 6 cylinder was an interesting exercise, but very few still exist.

A70 Hampshire was Austin's flagship from 1948 to 1950.

Early 6 cylinder models.

A60 and A55 commercials were popular with tradesmen and local authorities.

Following the '29 Chev on the way.

On the way home we took the Jag to a park for a photographic session.