£5,724 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1953 AUSTIN A40 SOMERSET
United Kingdom • 2 Nov 2025 • Lot LOT 706
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Austin Somerset, with matching numbers and low mileage (24,593 miles), spent 38 years on display and comes with a rich history, including its original toolkit and heritage certificate. While it needs a new coolant pump, its originality and provenance, along with its regular appearances at Brooklands and Goodwood, enhance its appeal.
Condition
7
The car is described as highly original and never restored, suggesting it's in solid condition with slight wear. The presence of old tax discs, MoT certificates, and the original logbook indicate good preservation. The need for a new coolant pump and the expired MoT certificate (though exempt) point to minor reconditioning needed.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
GS4751647
Chassis No:
Odometer:
24,593 miles
LNP 697
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1200cc.
This highly original ‘matching numbers’ Austin Somerset spent 38 years of its life on display in a BMC garage, and has been a regular visitor to Brooklands and Goodwood.
It was supplied new to AJ Sanders Ltd of Worcester in February 1953, and today there are 24,593 miles showing on the odometer.
It recently formed part of a deceased estate, having belonged to a local Austin and BMC enthusiast.
The history file contains old tax discs back to 1958, MoT certificates, the original buff logbook and the current V5C, which indicates 7 owners from new.
It is supplied with an original toolkit, handbook, and badges displaying its Worcester heritage.
Also included are various receipts, a Heritage Certificate, and printouts by previous owners describing the car's history, which suggest it has never been restored.
The Austin featured in County Counsel magazine in 2020, and a few issues are included.
In 2022 and 2023 the car was MoT tested with no advisories.
The latest certificate ...
Points of note
£1,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,111
Median Price (Since 2020)
£23,304
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 04 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
24,236 miles
Registration Date
1953-02-16
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 04 2023 with 24,236 miles
Passed
On Apr 05 2022 with 23,973 miles
Passed
On Jan 05 2018 with 23,172 miles
Failed
On Jan 02 2018 with 23,159 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Passed
On Nov 11 2014 with 23,017 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight play n/s/f idle arm
Passed
On Apr 03 2007 with 22,995 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
