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£19,880

1951 Austin A70 Hereford Pickup

United Kingdom • 18 May 2011 • Lot 259

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a very rare Austin A70 Hereford pick-up, one of only four known to exist. It underwent a complete two-year restoration by the current owner, finished in brown with cream inserts and a dark red interior, and is now used exclusively for shows. The sale includes comprehensive documentation, including a photographic record of the restoration and original paperwork.

Condition

9

The vehicle has been fully restored and only used for shows, indicating meticulous care. The availability of a photographic record of the restoration, original log book, handbook, parts books, and a large history file further supports a high rating. The description explicitly states that the car is finished in brown with cream inserts and a dark red interior, and the load area is woodlined, showcasing the attention to detail in the restoration.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

BK3/102649

Odometer:

59,670 miles

Reg Number:

MLF404

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The A70 Hereford replaced the Hampshire in 1950 and was wider and slightly longer with an extra 3 inches (76 mm) in the wheelbase.

A new addition to the saloon and estate models was a 2-door convertible with coachwork by Carbodies of Coventry.

A notable mechanical change was the use of hydraulic brakes.

The smaller A40 Somerset had similar styling and even shared the same door panels.

Sales were slow, with just over 50,000 produced when the A90 Westminster replaced it in 1954.

A rare variant was the Hereford pick-up.

This shared the same platform as the estate, but with fully-faired bodywork aft of the driving cab.

The interior of this rather plush workhorse was the same as the saloon, with a large split-bench seat, and full instrumentation set in the middle for easy completion whether for left or righthand drive.

This very rare example, only four are known to exist by the Austin register, was purchased by the current owner nine years ago who then proceeded to remove the body a...