Until now there has been no in-depth book about the Austin 124. This most worthy of cars epitomised Herbert Austin's philosophy that his cars demonstrate longevity, robust construction, sound engineering and good value for money. pHere we have the story behind the model's introduction, contemporary press reports, early advertisements, from the first brochures issued up to 1934-35, the various body styles available. Those which were exported as chassis to New Zealand and Australia and then bodied locally are also included. The taxicabs have a section to themselves, as does the different coachwork available from various coachbuilders - including the work they undertook during the war. pWhen many cabs dating from the thirties were pensioned off in the early fifties, they took on many other roles, and Jim details some of them. Separate chapters are reserved for 124s which have earned their own special place in the Austin Twelve's history these include Peggy, the cab featured in the film iC