Not Sold (Est: £14,000 - £18,000)
1952 Austin A70 Drophead Coupé
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 30 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Not Sold (Est: £14,000 - £18,000)
1952 Austin A70 Drophead Coupé
UK • 30 Aug 2026 • Lot 757
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is an exceptionally rare 1952 Austin A70 Hereford Convertible, one of only a handful believed to remain. Having had an older, long-term restoration, it's a well-known car in Austin circles but will require some recommissioning after years of storage.
Condition
7
The car is described as having undergone an older long-term restoration and presents well, but it is understood to have been carefully stored and largely dormant for the last few years. It is reported to be running and driving, but will require an element of recommissioning before being returned to regular road use. This aligns with the 'Very Good' rating, indicating slight wear and the need for minor reconditioning.
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Manual
ASO 291
1952
Auction
BD3111857
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £14,000 - £18,000)
1952 Austin A70 Drophead Coupé
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 30 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
The Hereford series was introduced in 1950 to replace the boxier A70 Hampshire.
It features an American-inspired, rounded 'pontoon' styling heavily influenced by Austin's lead designer, Dick Burzi with custom coachwork by Carbodies of Coventry This 1952 Austin A70 Hereford Convertible (officially marketed as the A70 Drophead Coupé) is an exceptionally rare survivor, believed to be one of a handful of examples still in existence Well known within Austin enthusiast circles, the car is understood to have been painstakingly restored over a lengthy period, having reportedly been rebuilt from what was essentially a collection of parts into the striking example offered today Understood to have spent many years as a show car before being acquired by our vendor's late husband approximately 15 years ago, remaining in long-term family ownership ever since Having been carefully stored and largely dormant for the last few years, the car presents well and is reported to be running and driving, howe...
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£9,184
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