Austin A40 Somerset -Film Star-1954

This lovely Austin A40 has it all for a very modest price . It is in superb condition everywhere and ticks all the boxes . Engine has been reconditioned . Bodywork and paint are superb. interior is perfect. has all the period extras to transport you in time . The car is an showroom condition . On top of that. an A40 of this standard is becoming very hard to find . ou hardly ever see them advertised . On top of all that the car is a star . Having been magazine featured of which we have a copy . This charming A40 was used as one of the main cars for a recent film about Eric Morcombe and Ernie Wise . Starring Vic Reeves . ictoria woods. This was Erics dads' car. We have many pics of the film set and a new copy of the DVD . Whilst we understand this doesnt really affect the value . nless you are that way encilned . t does add great provenance to the car .
As an investment . fun and something to drive to the shows and be proud of this car ticks all those boxes . Be quick on this one i dont think it will last long . It may just go to my Dad. 1 percent in the bank or this . t's a no brainer !!
The car also comes with boxes of spares including all glass . ncluding front and rear screen .
The 1200 cc engine is running superb . fter having a recent rebuild including rebuilt cylinder head to run on unleaded fuel . Electronic ignition has been fitted for reliability . There are no leaks or strange noises and starts 1st time . having been used in its recent life for a lot of tv and film work the emphasis has been put on reliability for obvious reasons.
The original steel wheels are in 1st class condition . ith the original trims all in perfect order
The paintwork and bodywork are both excellent . estored many years ago but still looking very fresh . The chrome work being mostly original is excellent . Several parts have been re chromed including the bumpers . The addition of the sun visor /the period badge bar with original badges and the original Lucas spotlights really do give this car character . And what character !!! it is time warp . Having being used in Period dramas it really represents that era. The semaphores all work
The interior is all A1 . the carpets are perfect. the headlining is perfect . door cars all perfect. the seats again as the rest . ust A1 . Having gone threw a major restoration many years ago . The original metal sliding roof is all functioning correctly . There is an original period radio . ut we don't think this is connected. The heater option is all present and correct The boot space is super clean . ith no rust whatsoever . The original jack and tools are present.

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