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Austin A40 Somerset 1952 1,200 cc

Sale price: £4,990.00 make an offer

Car location: Herts, United Kingdom

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Mileage:
68,000
Engine:
1,200
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Austin A40 Somerset 1952 1,200 cc for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.05) based on 295 votes
The A40 Somerset made quite a bold statement when unveiled in 1952. Its transatlantic styled all-enveloping body looked quite contemporary. a shift away from the conservative looks of its predecessor. the somewhat antiquated A40 Devon.
The body looked very much like a scaled down A70 Hereford and was initially available only as a four-door saloon. Later in the year a two-door three-seat convertible was marketed as the Somerset Coupe and between the two models. some 173. 00 found customers.
The 42bhp 1. 2-litre four-cylinder ohv engine was just about enough. the tough little car selling well in export markets. particularly Australia where many were assembled from CKD kits supplied from England. In a strange quirk of fate. they were also manufactured under licence in Japan. some years before the tide of exports was to turn the other way.
This 1952 example comes from a deceased estate and has clearly undergone an extensive restoration.
A large file of bills and invoices lists the extensive range of new and reconditioned parts that have been incorporated so far. The bodyshell has been stripped and painted. with most of the brightwork now back in position. It last had an MOT in 2009 (now exempt) and it was taxed until the end of last year. A very solid car just waiting for them summer weekends to enjoy. drives very well. needs a small amount of cosmetics to finish eg carpets and a few trims

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Comments and questions to the seller:

from Norman, dated 16 may 2020
Same question mike. On the June 28 2015

from Mike, dated 28 june 2015
Hi, Do you still have your Austin Somerset for sale? If you do, what would be your lowest price? Thanks, Mike

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