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1954 Austin A40 Somerset 1200cc Blue Tax MOT Exempt Running Everday Classic Car

Sale price: £2,500.00 make an offer

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1954
Doors:
4
Mileage:
75,550
Engine:
1,200
Power:
1200cc
Previous Owners:
5
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1954 Austin A40 Somerset 1200cc Blue Tax MOT Exempt Running Everday Classic Car for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.1) based on 208 votes
Austin Somerset
Here is a rare 1954 Austin A40 Somerset.
 I bought 'Vera' about 18 months ago and have used it as one of my daily vehicles. using it throughout all seasons and on all kind of roads.
 Apart from one or two small issues when I bought the car. it has always been reliable and has kept up with traffic. It has had four new radial tyres which has made a hugeimprovement to the handling.   
Running Gear
The car starts. drives and stops well.  
The engine pulls well and gets up the Wye Valley hills without any problems! It's not a fast car. but it will always get you where you need to go.  
It has the original column shift gear stick. which takes some getting used to but works well.  
The brakes are good (although I'm used to old cars) and the handbrake is effective.  
The lights all work as do the trafficators and horn. There are flashing indicators fitted too. which makes the car much safer.  
Body
On the whole. the car is in a fairly solid condition for 62 year old car.
The paint is the original blue colour. though is quite flat and tends to look more grey unless polished often!
The rear of the car has suffered from water getting into the boot and has rusted and been poorly filled and re-painted (see last pic).
The bottoms of the doors will also need some attention. Ideally the bottom inch could be cut out and replaced. but I was never too bothered by it.   

Interior
The inside of the car is good for the cars age. The seats are very comfy and are in good condtion. with the rear ones having almost no signs of wear.  
The carpets are homemade (and salmon pink!) so could do with being replaced.  
The headlining is original and intact. although discoloured with age.  
All of the instruments are in working condition with the exception of the fuel gauge.  
(Boot rack and grille badges not included).

Any questions please contact me on;
01594 53100207514 929726
I have a friend with a transporter. so delivery is possible at around £1 per mile one way. but please get in touch before.  
 

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