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£13,500
1959 Austin A35 Competition Car
United Kingdom • 18 Nov 2025 • Lot 1280
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Austin A35 is a dual-purpose, HRDC-eligible race car that is also road registered. Featuring a Swiftune-built engine, Rae Davis engineering, and a comprehensive safety kit, it's competition-ready but may have some age-related cosmetic wear, typical for classic vehicles.
Condition
7
The car is described as competition-ready and road-legal, suggesting it's in overall solid condition. The listing mentions meticulous bodywork, but also that localized paint repairs are common for vehicles of this age, implying slight wear might be visible. Therefore, a 'Very Good' rating seems appropriate.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
[Chassis No]
Odometer:
47,767 miles
Reg Number:
HSK 587
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Recognised A35 Race Car HRDC & HSCC Eligible Engine built by renowned Nick Swift HPI Clear Dual-purpose perfection, road registered and HRDC/Goodwood-proven Few cars embody the sheer fun and accessibility of historic racing quite like the Austin A35.
Charming to look at but ferociously competitive when unleashed on track, these little saloons have become cult favourites within the Historic Racing Drivers Club (HRDC), where they form one of the most closely fought and entertaining grids in British motorsport.
Background and Context The HRDC was created to bring affordable, door-to-door racing back to the grassroots - proper cars, proper circuits, and proper camaraderie.
It’s about classic tin-top racing at its purest; manual gearboxes, drum brakes, small engines and big smiles.
Yet behind the scenes, the level of preparation is serious.
Every car must comply with HRDC regulations and, when done right, the A35 is a giant killer, nimble, balanced and incredibly rewarding....
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£10,350
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,833
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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