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£6,400 (Est: £5,000 - £5,500)

Austin 3 Litre Auto 1971

United Kingdom • 26 Mar 2021

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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.

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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:

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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

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