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£17,250
1956 Austin A50 Cambridge Competition Saloon
United Kingdom • 9 Sept 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This is a 1956 Austin A50 Cambridge Competition Saloon built to competition specification in 2007 and updated between 2018-2023. It features a new 1,950cc MGB engine delivering 164hp and comes with two spare engines and has raced in various historic racing events.
Condition
7
The car has been restored and maintained for racing. It has some superficial damage that has been repaired. However, some of the photos are from 2017 so it is difficult to rate the current condition.
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Transmission:
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Chassis No:
HS5/130338
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
LJY 541
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Built to competition specification in 2007, updated 2018-2023 • New and freshly built 1,950cc MGB engine delivering 164hp • Two spare engines (1,600cc and 1,900cc) • Raced in Masters 'Top Hat', HRDC 'Touring Greats', and here at Goodwood • Regular Goodwood invitee • Road registered with V5 document The current owner – a well-known and active historic racer at Goodwood – acquired this Competition Saloon for circa £30,000 at the Bonhams Revival sale (Lot 270) in 2017.
The former owner acquired the car in 2006 from a family in Plymouth as a good condition classic vehicle and regularly used.
It was then subjected to a full strip down and body restoration during 2007.
This comprised acid dipping the body/chassis and repairing all corroded areas.
The shell was then seam welded in high-stress areas and a bespoke full roll cage fitted before being prepared and re-sprayed in Old English White and black to Austin A50 Export pattern.
The bare shell was then fitted out with refurbished or n...
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£17,250
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£17,250
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£17,250
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