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£12,375

1958 Austin A35 Competition Car

United Kingdom • 25 Aug 2023

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AI Listing Summary

This is a classic Austin A35 race car, originally bought in 2017 for the Silverstone Classic's Celebrity Race. Driven by Olympic Gold Medalist Jason Kenny, it helped raise over £10,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. Well-maintained and prepared by Westbourne Motors, it's now offered fresh to market, ready for historic racing or fast road use.

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Condition 

7

While the car is described as 'stunning' and 'presenting very well,' it's a race car with a history of track use. The listing emphasizes its preparation by Westbourne Motors and careful maintenance, including temperature-controlled storage. However, race cars inherently experience wear and tear, and the description mentions its 'illustrious racing days,' suggesting it's not in pristine condition. Therefore, I rate it a 7, as it requires minor reconditioning, and has slight wear visible.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

A255HCS146727

Odometer:

1 miles

Reg Number:

VAS 189

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Austin A35 was a charming compact car produced from 1956 to 1959, but despite its humble beginnings, A35s have seen racetracks across the globe in various different formats due to their lightweight construction and nimble handling.

Nearly 70 years later these A35s not only have a remarkably rich racing history, but they continue to captivate racing enthusiasts in their constant David vs.

Goliath battles.

In recent years, A35s saw even more attention being paid to them with dedicated racing competitions celebrating their enduring appeal on the track and preserving its legacy for generations to come.

Finished in black and white, this stunning little A35 was bought by our vendor in 2017 specifically for the Silverstone Classic’s Celebrity Race.

The Race ended up being an absolute spectacle, drawing hordes of spectators but more importantly raising over £10,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.

As the sun set and early evening drizzle turned into relentless rain, the 3.6-mile Silverstone ...

Points of note

£10,350

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,500

Median Price (Since 2020)

£13,833

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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