Not Sold (Est: £15,000 - £20,000)
1951 Austin A70 Pick-Up
Historics • UK • 30 Aug 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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1951 Austin A70 Pick-Up
UK • 30 Aug 2014 • Lot 247
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a fully restored Austin A70 Hereford pick-up, originally imported from Australia. The restoration included a bare metal respray, new interior, re-chroming, and a full engine service. It was featured in Classic van and Pick-up magazine in July 2013.
Condition
8
While the car has been fully restored, the description indicates it was originally imported from Australia and underwent significant work, including sourcing parts from various locations. The magazine feature in 2013 suggests the restoration was completed some time ago, and there may be wear and tear since then. Therefore, an excellent rating seems appropriate, acknowledging the quality of the restoration while accounting for potential wear over time.
/ 10
25,000 miles
826 YUJ
1951
Auction
BK3105963
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £15,000 - £20,000)
1951 Austin A70 Pick-Up
Historics • UK • 30 Aug 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
The A70 Hereford replaced the Hampshire in 1950 and was wider and slightly longer with an extra three inches in the wheelbase.
A new addition to the saloon and estate models was a two-door convertible with coachwork by Carbodies of Coventry.
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.
Originally imported from Australia as a good solid car with some 25,000 miles on the clock, the previous owner decided to undertake a full and breathtaking restoration with this desirable Austin pick-up.
Somewhat of an enthusiast, the owner at the time completely stripped the pick-up and had it bare metal re-sprayed by H&R Motors, Darlington, in the very original colour scheme you see here.
The restoration then continued including completely new interior and carpets, re-chroming, new window rubbers and engine mountings, much of which needed to ...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 7th Nov 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
26,050 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Nov 2016, 26,050 miles
Passed
On 26th Aug 2014, 24,234 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed
On 17th May 2012, 24,254 miles
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