The Austin Motor Company has appointed its first official UK dealer, marking a significant step in the rebirth of the iconic British automotive brand.
The appointment follows a meeting earlier this year at the EV show (docklands), where Darren (Belmore) and Andrew Parsons met with Austin directors Nigel Gordon Stewart and John Stubbs at the Arrows debut.
A statement from the new dealer partners read: “Darren (Belmore) and I (Andrew Parsons) have spent many years in the motor industry, and having met with Nigel Gordon Stewart and John Stubbs at the Arrows debut at the EV show (docklands) earlier this year, we were excited about the prospects. We are genuinely thrilled about the rebirth of Austin. As passionate fans of one of Britain’s most iconic automotive brands, we are proud to become the first UK dealer. We look forward to growing the Austin brand and helping to write an exciting new chapter in the legacy of this legendary name.”
The announcement confirms the first retail partner for the revived Austin brand in the UK market.