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1960 AUSTIN METROPOLITAN
United Kingdom • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 34
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a tidy, rare, home-market, right-hand-drive 1960 Austin Metropolitan Series IV finished in two-tone Turquoise and White. It has been owned by the vendor for the last 10 years and is accompanied by a decent history file.
Condition
7
Good, honest condition inside and out.
/ 10
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Odometer:
61,489 miles
TYJ834
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
Tidy example of a Series IV, home-market, RHD Metropolitan
Finished in two-tone Turquoise and White over a Black leather interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 10 years
5 former keepers
Accompanied by a decent history file
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A charming and tidy example of a Series IV Austin Metropolitan that is a rare home-market right-hand-drive car.
Finished in an eye-catching two-tone Turquoise and White over a Black leather interior, it presents well throughout and has clearly been enjoyed and cared for during the last decade of ownership.
First registered in January 1961, this 1960-built example shows just five former keepers.
Maintenance & Condition:
The Metropolitan presents in good, honest condition both inside and out, retaining a smart appearance without losing its original character.
The paintwork remains presentable, the interior is tidy and well-kept and the car has clearly benefitted from ongoing maintenance rather than cosmetic over-restorati...
Points of note
£1,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£17,360
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 19 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
61,040 miles
Registration Date
1961-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 12 2018 with 61,040 miles
Passed
On Apr 18 2017 with 60,714 miles
Passed
On Apr 20 2016 with 60,386 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- brakes pull slightly to the left
- vehicle has had extensive welding underneath
- suspect engine running rich
- nearside front floor pan beginning to corrode close to brake master cylinder
- offside front spring top mount beginning to corrode
- both front flexie brake hoses in poor condition
- some play in steering idler
- headlamp aims low
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