A Fabulous Austin A35 Delivery Van with Just One Owner From New

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A fabulous Austin A35 delivery van with just one owner from new!

EQUIPMENT
All-steel unitary construction. steel and timber load floor. roof extraction ventilator. wing mounted side lamps. pressed steel facia. full width parcel shelf. balanced regulator front windows. toughened glass. large speedometer. total mileage recorder. water temperature gauge. warning lights for; no dynamo charge. low oil pressure. headlamp high beam. directional indicator position. interior courtesy light. Factory options; Passenger seat. heater.

EXTERIOR
This charming A35 delivery van is finished Island Blue and looks wonderful in the correct period colour. The exact colour coded radiator grille remains undamaged with the Austin badge intact. A removable RAC badge has also been fitted. All the chrome work is bright with only minor aging on very close scrutiny and a small scuff on the rear. The delicate wing mounted side lamps are fully functional and intact as is the ‘Austin of England' rear badge. Black and silver pressed aluminium plates complete the period look. Structurally perfect.

INTERIOR
This delightful A35 was fitted with the optional passenger seat. The foam foundation still offers good support and is covered in the P. V. C coated fabric which has two small tears. The folding rear seat conversion was installed shortly after purchase by Wessex Car Trimmings along with the Countryman rear windows. This enabled buyers at the time not to pay Purchase Tax. (vans were exempt from the tax) but still carry rear passengers. New tailored carpets have been installed so are perfect. The original half-length headlining is clean and secure. All controls function perfectly. The spacious rear offers 60 cubic feet capacity which combined with the rear wide opening door offers tremendous versatility. The spare wheel and tools are correctly located beneath the load floor.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The in-line. water cooled four cylinder engine has a 948cc capacity and produces 32bhp. It sounds wonderful with a distinctive throaty rasp. Excellent parts availability and simple DIY mechanics will ensure inexpensive fun travel for the second owner. The unit is an exchange item. The four speed transmission is a joy to use.

WHEELS. TYRES & BRAKES
Correct pressed-steel wheels finished in black with original fitment Austin chrome hubcaps are all shod in branded 155 R13 tyres. Hydraulic drum brakes all-round with two leading shoes at the front provide the stopping power.

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on the 17th August 1961 to Mr Reginald Wood he has remained the one careful owner from new. Supplied by Austin Distributors. Haig's Motor Co Ltd. Southsea. Mr Wood collected his new Austin A35 Van and was presented with a Purchase Invoice for £407. This invoice breaks down the costing including options fitted and the part exchange. another Austin A35 Van! The paperwork also includes the Austin Warranty Certificate dated 17th August 1961. Various hand written service entry dates have been logged by the owner. This vehicle has recently benefitted from re-commissioning including some remedial paintwork and now offers the new owner a wonderful opportunity into A35 ownership.

MOT June 2014. Tax Exempt and HPI Clear.

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