Austin's infatuation with 'Transatlantic' styling is evident in the new Somerset which appeared in 1952.

In recent years this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again.

Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car which is strictly sold as seen.

In production between 1952 and 1954, the Somerset replaced the Austin A40 Devon Resembling the larger A70 Hereford, its design was aimed at improving export sales, particularly to America It shared a number of components with the Devon including a similar 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine The Somerset's engine was uprated to produce 42bhp giving the car a top speed of 70mph This Gloss Black example appears to sit quite well but is in need of some TLC