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£3,450 (Est: £2,800 - £3,800)
1955 AUSTIN A40 CAMBRIDGE 1200 - OVER 45 YEARS PRIVATE OWNERSHIP
UK • 7 Sept 2026 • Lot 5
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A charming 1955 Austin A40 Cambridge with 63,000 miles and over 45 years of private ownership. The engine was reconditioned in 1980 and it features a stainless-steel exhaust, making it a well-maintained classic with genuine character.
Condition
7
The car has been in the same private ownership for over 45 years and the engine was reconditioned in 1980. It starts readily and drives beautifully. While not explicitly stated as having damage, the description emphasizes 'originality' and 'genuine period character' rather than pristine condition, suggesting minor wear typical for a car of this age and long-term ownership, warranting a 'Very Good' rating.
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63,000 miles
15067
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
MNV 716
1955
Auction
Description
1955 AUSTIN A40 CAMBRIDGE 1200 45+ Years’ Private Ownership | 63,000 Miles | Reconditioned
Engine | Stainless-Steel Exhaust A wonderfully charming example of quintessentially British post-war motoring, this 1955 Austin A40 Cambridge is an increasingly rare survivor and a particularly appealing classic for those who appreciate originality, character and genuine provenance. Dating from the first years of the A40 Cambridge’s production, this handsome saloon represents an important period in Austin’s history.
Introduced in 1954 as the successor to the Somerset, the Cambridge brought more modern styling and Austin’s dependable engineering to the post-war family car market.
Its clean, rounded lines and compact proportions have aged particularly well, giving the A40 an unmistakable period presence. This example is powered by the desirable 1,200cc four-cylinder engine and is showing approximately 63,000 miles, a figure understood to be genuine. Even more compelling is its ownership history:...
Price Analysis vs Other A40s
£510
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,450
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,255
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 7th Jul 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
63,192 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Jul 2020, 63,192 miles
Passed
On 29th May 2019, 63,072 miles
Passed
On 24th May 2018, 62,918 miles
Passed
On 15th May 2017, 62,798 miles
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Humbert & Ellis
Spella Barn, Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6XX
Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, Humbert & Ellis is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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