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£6,400 (Est: £5,000 - £5,500)
Austin 3 Litre Auto 1971
United Kingdom • 26 Mar 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Austin 3 Litre is a rare, late-edition model with the desirable MGC spec 'black top' engine, offering enhanced performance. It boasts a unique blackberry livery, light grey ambler interior, and a documented 'one family' history, making it a well-preserved and running example despite its rarity and previous storage.

Condition
7
The car appears highly original and well-maintained, with documented history and recent recommissioning. Although not a 'show queen,' it presents very well and is in very good order, with superb leather and wood in the interior. Dry storage between '97/98 to 2020 has preserved its condition, and recent work has it running well.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
AB5A990701
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
CTO976K
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
For a short video of the vehicle running please click here CTO976K is a rare late edition model with the mgc spec “black top” engine in the very attractive and desirable blackberry livery with a light grey ambler interior.
This mgc spec engine was only fitted to the last of the line / run out cars and offered enhanced performance giving 145 bhp.
This is reflected in this car’s responsive performance.
Other improvements for this model included cabin changes and security upgrades.
Essentially a “one family” owned car with documented history including a recent family testimonial and an organised history file which retains previous mot certificates, maintenance invoices, a workshop manual and early car club magazines.
A driver’s handbook is also included.
2 full sets of keys with an original supplying Austin dealer key fob.
(Lathams Austin/Jaguar of Loughborough) This car was purchased “nearly new” by Mr James Mills.
Mr Mills (senior) retained the car until his deat...
Points of note
£1,900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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