£7,056
1960 AUSTIN METROPOLITAN
SWVA • UK • 29 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£7,056
1960 AUSTIN METROPOLITAN
UK • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 34
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a tidy, right-hand-drive 1960 Austin Metropolitan Series IV, a rare home-market example, finished in two-tone Turquoise and White with a Black leather interior. Owned by the seller for 10 years with 5 former keepers and accompanied by a decent history file, it presents well and has been maintained, making it a usable and charming classic.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in good, honest condition, retaining a smart appearance without losing its original character. There is mention of the paintwork being presentable, the interior being tidy, and the car benefitting from ongoing maintenance. However, there is also reference to the car not being over-restored, suggesting some wear and tear is visible.
/ 10
61,489 miles
RHD
United Kingdom
TYJ834
1960
Auction
£7,056
1960 AUSTIN METROPOLITAN
SWVA • UK • 29 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
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-restoration....
Price Analysis vs Other Metropolitans
£1,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£35,504
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Metropolitan Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Apr 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
61,040 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 12th Apr 2018, 61,040 miles
Passed
On 18th Apr 2017, 60,714 miles
Passed
On 20th Apr 2016, 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
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
SWVA
61-62 Aston Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NE, England
Operating from Poole, Dorset, SWVA is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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