1931 American Austin 2-Door Sedan – Custom Built, Powerful 460 V8, Stunning Design

Year: 1931
Make: American
Model: Austin
Trim: 2-Door Sedan
VIN: A1691280
Mileage: 1,080
Engine: 460 V8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Body Type: Sedan
Exterior Color: Orange
Interior Color: Charcoal Anthracite

Description:
Get ready to turn heads with this custom-built 1931 American Austin 2-Door Sedan. With its stunning two-stage orange paint, this classic beauty demands attention. The vibrant orange paint starts at the radiator surround, covering the fenders and the frame, and extends from the cowl back. The paint is complemented by pinstriping that forms an elaborate design at the rear, and the car is finished with flared fenders that frame wide tires, giving it a powerful and distinctive look.

The sedan features square doors that conform to the classic 1930s style, topped with a rounded roofline that gives way to a sleek straight back. The 15-inch Billet Specialties wheels, staggered in width and tire size, provide a fantastic stance, and the car’s profile is enhanced by side pipes. The paint is in great shape, though there are a few minor chips that add to its vintage character.

Inside, the cabin is outfitted with charcoal vinyl door panels featuring purple graphics that resemble a rocket design. The bench seat is covered in black vinyl with a purple pleat insert, while a billet steering wheel mounted on a tilt column fronts the body-keyed dashboard. The dashboard houses oyster-colored VDO gauges with brass rings. The cabin also features custom-cut charcoal carpet and a Lokar floor-mounted shifter. The black vinyl headliner is in excellent condition.

Under the hood, you’ll find a beefy 460ci V8 engine that has been bored .030 over, equipped with a specialty ground camshaft, Cobra Jet aluminum heads, an Edelbrock Victor intake manifold, and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor. Fuel is pumped from a fuel cell via an electric fuel pump. The car is equipped with a C6 3-speed automatic transmission with a reverse valve body that sends power to a Ford 9″ rear axle. For stopping power, the front features disc brakes, and the rear has drum brakes. The headers direct exhaust gases to the side pipes for a classic, aggressive sound.

The undercarriage showcases contrasting purple paint on various components, presenting nicely with the orange frame. While some of the paint has peeled in spots, everything else remains clean, with no active oil leaks—just minor residual oil on the drain plug and rear axle pumpkin. The suspension includes coilovers in the front and a 4-bar with coilovers in the rear for a smooth, controlled ride.

Vehicle Highlights:

• Custom Two-Stage Orange Paint
• 460ci V8 Engine with Cobra Jet Aluminum Heads
• Edelbrock Intake and Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
• C6 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Ford 9″ Rear Axle
• Disc Brakes (Front), Drum Brakes (Rear)
• Side Exhaust Pipes
• Billet Specialties 15″ Wheels
• Purple Contrasting Undercarriage Paint
• Coilover Suspension (Front & Rear)
• Charcoal Vinyl Interior with Purple Accents
• Body-Keyed Dashboard with VDO Gauges