£11,704
1972 Austin Kimberley
United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is an exceptionally rare, right-hand drive, 1971 Australian market Austin Kimberley X6 MkII, believed to be the only one in the UK. Imported in 1985, it features a 2.2L straight-six engine, manual transmission, and a well-documented history with recent unleaded cylinder head conversion.
Condition
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Manual
Transmission:
YB553921
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
MCN672K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Extremely rare to find here lovely Austrailian market Kimberley with the 2.2 six-pot and manual 'box from a private collection Dating from August 1971 this rather special car is a Home Market model Austin Kimberley X6 MkII built and sold in Australia and New Zealand only and its believed to be the only one in the UK although does hare some similarities with the Woseley Six (engine/gearbox/suspension/doors and glass) Imported and registered here in April 1985 the car has been with our vendor since March 2010 during which time he has cherished it along side Lot 92 the Austin Ute showing them both on the South Wales show scene.
The Kimberley and its similar sibling, the Tasman were designed and built by Leyland Australia and considered quite advanced at the time and featured the 2.2 litre straight-six cylinder SOHC E-series engine mounted transversely with four-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels.
The Kimberley had a twin carb set up and put out 115Hp, where-a...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 06 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
86,574 miles
Registration Date
1971-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 07 2023 with 86,574 miles
Passed
On May 20 2019 with 86,569 miles
Passed
On May 15 2018 with 86,464 miles
Passed
On Apr 05 2017 with 86,247 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2016 with 86,078 miles
Passed
On Apr 13 2015 with 86,071 miles
Passed
On Apr 28 2014 with 85,997 miles
Passed
On Apr 12 2013 with 85,917 miles
Passed
On Apr 11 2012 with 85,817 miles
Passed
On Apr 13 2011 with 85,392 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- underside of vehicle heavily covered with protective coating of underseal and unable to fully assess corrosion including brake pipes
Passed
On Apr 28 2010 with 85,231 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- if towbar ball is fitted it obscures view of number plate
- Oil leak
- play in n/s of steering rack
Passed
On May 01 2009 with 83,713 miles
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