5th Sep, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
  Lot 2260
 

2260

1950 Austin A40 Devon Saloon Date of first registration: 18/07/1950 Registration number: NHT...

1950 Austin A40 Devon Saloon
Date of first registration: 18/07/1950
Registration number: NHT 568
VIN number: G52-5000780
Engine number: 1G521944
MOT expires: N/A
V5C present listing 1 former keeper
Current mileage shown: 01934
1200cc
Green

- Large history file with previous MOTs, invoicing and handwritten notes by the vendor from 1987 - 2013

 

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Sold for £4,300
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000


 

Body Work: 4 Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4 Glass: 4 Paint: 4 Wheels/tyres: 4/3 Door shut: 4 Door Gap: 4 Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4 Headlining: 3 Seats: 3 Trim: 3 Mechanical components: 4 Running: 4 Starting: 4 Under Bonnet: 4 Underneath: 4 Brakes: 4 Gearbox/Clutch: 4 Suspension: 4 Ancillary components: 4 Main components: 4 Delightful post-war Austin with bags of character and originality. Excellent paint work (later respray) Good chrome work however some pitting and ageing to front radiator grill. Original leather front seats though cracked and split in places on seams. Rear seats recovered. Headlining round rear window loose and sagging. Starts and drives well. Tyres (old type cross ply) showing signs of age. The car has not ran for approximately 5 years, body work condition is reasonable, old restoration to paint work and chassis with exception of rear passenger door on the drivers side. Sold as a non runner.

 


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