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£8,050
1951 Austin A40 Sports
United Kingdom • 13 Nov 2013
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AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Austin A40 Sports is a rare convertible model, one of only 4,011 built. It features a replacement 1,500cc MG Magnette engine, but helpfully includes the original 1,200cc A-Series engine, and boasts exceptionally rare export-model rear wheel spats, adding to its desirability.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in generally very good condition. Although it has had some modifications, such as an engine replacement, the original engine is included in the sale. The presence of rare export model features also adds to its appeal.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
651776
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
UAS337
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Based on the A40 Devon saloon, the A40 Sports convertible was built between 1950 and 1953.
Austin had agreed to supply engines for Jensen's new Interceptor, and the West Bromwich firm was invited to produce a similarly styled convertible on the A40 chassis.
Jensen not only designed and built the steel body, but was also entrusted with final assembly.
The Devon chassis featured independent front suspension by wishbones and coil springs with a semi-elliptically-sprung live axle at the rear, a front anti-roll bar being added for the Sports.
Boosted in power by means of a modified cylinder head and twin SU carburettors, the 1,200cc A-Series engine drove via a four-speed gearbox equipped with floor change initially and column change from August 1951.
With 50bhp on tap, the Sports was good for a top speed of 78mph.
Only 4,011 were built and the model is relatively rare today.
This example was purchased in New Zealand by the current vendor shortly after its restoration in 2001.
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£6,380
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£11,592
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£16,440
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