MOT – Exempt Perfectly glorious in pale green, this example of Austin’s A40 Somerset is presented in good fine condition and offered at no reserve.

‘JVJ 605’ is powered by Austin’s 1.2-litre B-Series straight-four engine, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.

The bodywork, in its green-blue Sky Blue tone, looks fantastic, with a number of chrome highlights matching the era.

Inside, the colour scheme continues, with cream door panels and seats, and body-coloured dashboard.

The vendor describes the underside as ‘very clean and tidy’, with ‘everything working as it should’, and rates the engine and bodywork as ‘average’, while the transmission, electrics, and interior are considered ‘good’, with the paintwork requiring attention in a few places.

The odometer reads an indicated 71,202 miles, with just 11 owners in the vehicles more than 70 years on the road.

‘JVJ 605’ is offered for sale with original Austin owner’s manuals and is considered by the seller as a ...