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£7,392 (Est: £6,000 - £5,000)
1952 AUSTIN A40 SPORTS
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 44
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Austin A40 Sport, finished in Almond Green with a Tan soft top and Cream leather interior, is a rare classic with only 4 former keepers and 5 years of current ownership. Recent mechanical work includes a new clutch and refurbished cylinder head, supported by a comprehensive history file and desirable club connections.

Condition
7
The car is described as a 'sound little classic car' with 'pleasing period character' and 'a good amount of mechanical attention' including a new clutch and refurbished cylinder head. While it has been enjoyed and appears at events, the description doesn't suggest pristine or outstanding condition. It has undergone recent mechanical work and has a good history file, placing it in the 'Very Good' category, suggesting slight wear visible but overall solid.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
[Chassis No]
Odometer:
6,735 miles
Reg Number:
LAB566
RHD/LHD:
LHD
In Brief:
A lovely example of an A40 Sports
Finished in Almond Green with a Tan soft top over Cream leather
Owned by The Vendor for the last 5 years
Just 4 former keepers
Recent new clutch and a fully refurbished cylinder head
Auctioneer's Notes:
A charming and rarely seen 1952 Austin A40 Sport, offered from 5 years of current ownership and showing just 4 keepers from new.
The Vendor describes it as a sound little classic car and notes that the sale is only due to reduced storage.
Presented with a pleasing period character, this A40 Sport has clearly been enjoyed within the classic car scene, with accompanying display boards suggesting previous appearances at events, including the 2022 GRRC Annual Open Day and Austin Counties Car Club displays.
Maintenance & Condition:
During The Vendor’s ownership, the car has benefitted from a good amount of mechanical attention.
The Vendor reports that it has recently been fitted with a new clutch and a fully refurbished cylinder head...
Points of note
£6,380
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,592
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,440
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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