Not Sold | 1956 AUSTIN A30

Page Contents

Enquire Now

View All Images

Not Sold (Est: £4,000 - £5,500)

1956 AUSTIN A30

United Kingdom • 11 May 2026 • Lot 11

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Austin A30, originally owned by a lady for 57 years, has been restored with new carpets and paintwork. It features a more powerful 948cc engine, but the mileage is 'unwarranted', offered at an estimated price of £4000-5500.

Condition

7

The car is described as a 'fantastic survivor' that has been garaged for most of its life, with a cleaned and repainted unibody and new interior carpets. However, it also has an 'unwarranted' mileage and has been in historic rallies and shows, suggesting some wear and tear. The description implies that minor reconditioning may have already taken place, putting it in the 'Very Good' category.

/ 10

Manual

Transmission:

6643

Chassis No:

Odometer:

48,856 miles

UUO 402

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

1956 AUSTIN A30
Known as the 'New Austin Seven'- it was a post-war economy vehicle designed to compete with the Morris Minor, prioritizing low running costs and easy maintenance.
Key Specifications (1956 Saloon)
Engine: 803cc A-Series inline-four petrol engine.
Transmission: 4-speed manual gearbox.
Body Styles: Available in 2-door and 4-door saloon, Countryman (estate), and van versions.
Performance: Approximately 28 bhp (21 kW); capable of cruising at 60 mph due to its lightweight unibody construction.
Brakes: Lockheed system with fully hydraulic front brakes and hydro-mechanical rear brakes.
The A30 was Austin's first car to use unitary construction (unibody), where the body and chassis are integrated to reduce weight and increase rigidity.
Early models lacked an external boot lid (it was accessible only from inside) and featured a simplified interior with no heater as standard to keep the price low—originally around £507.
This February 1956 car was originally supplied by Pikes of Ex...