Sold | 1955 AUSTIN A40 CAMBRIDGE 1200 - OVER 45 YEARS PRIVATE OWNERSHIP

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£3,450 (Est: £2,800 - £3,800)

1955 AUSTIN A40 CAMBRIDGE 1200 - OVER 45 YEARS PRIVATE OWNERSHIP

United Kingdom • 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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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

15067

Odometer:

63,000 miles

Reg Number:

MNV 716

RHD/LHD:

LHD

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:...