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1950 Austin A40 Devon

United Kingdom • 9 Oct 2024

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This 1950 Austin A40 Devon, registration ‘JNP 570’, is a well-maintained example of Austin's first post-WWII family saloon design. Restored in the late 1980s/early 1990s with recent metalwork and paint attention, it features a rare Grey interior, a Smiths clock rear-view mirror, and a floor-change gearbox. Recent cylinder head overhaul ensures it runs comfortably on unleaded petrol.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in 'very good' order all round, with evidence of a comprehensive body restoration in the late 1980s / early 1990s and recent attention to the metalwork and paint on the front of the body. The interior has retained much of its original condition and has been impeccably maintained. A cylinder head overhaul has been performed and hardened valve seats fitted. An Austin historian described 'JNP 570' as "one of the best preserved examples left in existence today."

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

GS2501760

Odometer:

49,000 miles

Reg Number:

JNP 570

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in 1947, the A40 was Austin's first 'clean sheet' post-WW2 family saloon design.

Based on a sturdy chassis frame equipped with independent front suspension, a 'live' rear axle and four-wheel drum brakes, the newcomer was powered by a 1200cc OHV four-cylinder engine allied to a four-speed manual transmission.

With 40bhp on tap, it was reputedly capable of over 70mph.

Once production was in full swing and the principal Devon (four-door) and Dorset (two-door) saloon models firmly established, other variants joined the A40 line-up including a Jensen-designed sports four-seater, 10cwt Pickup, 10cwt Van and Estate car (or 'Countryman' as it was known).

First registered on 29 th July 1950, ‘JNP 570’ is a rare example of an Austin A40 Devon, that was supplied from new in the attractive colour scheme of Black over a special order Grey interior with a rare Smiths clock rear-view mirror and a floor-change gearbox.

Little is known of the early history of the Austin, however, it has...