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£1,260
1954 AUSTIN A40 SOMERSET
United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2025 • Lot LOT 479
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 A40 Somerset Saloon, with 50,255 miles, is being sold as a project car after being stored for 14 years. It comes from a deceased estate with some paperwork, and has had four previous owners.

Condition
3
The car has reportedly been in storage for about 14 years and is being sold as a project. This indicates that it will need substantial reconditioning.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
G54848555
Odometer:
50,255 miles
Reg Number:
OXV 942
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This 1.2-litre A40 Somerset Saloon is part of a deceased estate.
It has reportedly been in storage for about 14 years, so it is being sold as a project.
The car comes with a collection of old MoT certificates, plus a small number of receipts and club-related material.
The accompanying V5C document shows that OXV 942 was registered on 2nd April 1954, last changed hands in 1984 and has had four owners from new.
The odometer is showing 50,255 miles.
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Points of note
£1,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,060
Median Price (Since 2020)
£23,304
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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