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£17,020
1952 Austin A40 Pickup A very charming example
United Kingdom • 15 Feb 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Austin A40 Pickup, UK registered in 1984, is a charming example that was sold for £17,020. It has a grey over black finish, brown bench seat, beige canvas load cover, and period details, suggesting a warm country origin.

Condition
7
The listing states the car is in lovely condition throughout and appears to be restored to factory specification. However, it also notes slight wear may be visible.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
GQU4702422
Odometer:
59,000 miles
Reg Number:
HWN 957
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Austin A40 Pick Up was introduced in 1947 alongside the two-door Dorset and four-door Devon Saloons, two-door Countryman, and Van.
All were powered by a 1.2-litre straight-4 OHV engine producing 40 bhp, with front coil sprung independent suspension but retaining a rigid axle and semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear.
The Girling brakes with 9” (229 mm) drums were operated hydraulically at the front and mechanically at the rear.
Here we have a very nice-looking Austin A40 Pick-up finished in grey over black with a brown bench seat and a beige canvas load cover, which covers a very tidy load area.
The Austin was built in 1952 and started life overseas - we are not sure where but the fact that it doesn’t have a heater but does have a sun visor fitted suggests it was a warm country, possibly Australia or South Africa.
What we do know is that they were made between 1947-1953 and cost approximately £487 at that time, which was a lot of money back then.
The Austin sits very well an...
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£510
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,800
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,255
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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