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Not Sold (Est: £8,500 - £9,500)
1952 Austin A40 Sports Convertible A good example of a rare car
United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Austin A40 Sports Convertible is a rare find with only 3 previous owners, retaining its original UK market status. While the fuel gauge is inaccurate and there are minor paint imperfections, it includes some history and is in good condition for its age.
Condition
6
The car presents well for its age both inside and out, with a good patina on the leather and carpets. The paintwork presents well with minor imperfections, such as some micro blistering, but the chrome looks good.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
GD31715588
Odometer:
6,683 miles
Reg Number:
LAB 566
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Odometer: 6683 1952 Austin A40 Sports Convertible – a very rare car to find.
The Austin A40 Sports convertible was intended to be a smaller version of the Jensen Interceptor, but the A40 Sports was released first, with a total of around 4,000 produced between 1950 and 1953.
Compared to the A40 Devon, the mechanicals remained largely similar, with changes like the addition of twin carburettors and reinforced chassis.
In its time, it popular and many were exported, making them rare to find today in the UK.
This example, is in good condition, having had only 3 previous owners and does not show as being exported.
The car has only had 3 previous owners and presents well for its age both inside and out.
The car has developed a good patina on the leather and the carpets and dash look good.
The paintwork presents will with minor imperfections, such as some micro blistering, but the chrome looks good.
A new clutch was fitted due the original was worn out when the vendor originally purch...
Points of note
£6,380
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,592
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,440
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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