Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin

Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin KBE (8 November 1866 – 23 May 1941) was an English automobile designer and builder who founded the Austin Motor Company. For the majority of his career he was known as Sir Herbert Austin, and the Northfield bypass is called "Sir Herbert Austin Way" after him.

"Herbert Austin" redirects here. For the British Army officer, colonial engineering surveyor and author, see Herbert Henry Austin.
"Lord Austin" redirects here. For Baron Austin of Dudley, see Ian Austin.

The Right Honourable
The Lord Austin
KBE
Member of Parliament for Birmingham King's Norton
In office
14 December 1918 – 9 October 1924
Preceded byNew constituency
Succeeded byRobert Dennison
Personal details
Born(1866-11-08)8 November 1866
Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England
Died23 May 1941(1941-05-23) (aged 74)
Birmingham, England
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Helen, Lady Austin
Children3
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