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Est: £5,000 - £6,000
1952 AUSTIN A40 SPORTS
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 44
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1952 Austin A40 Sport with Jensen coachwork, presented in Almond Green over Cream leather. This charming classic boasts a strong history file, recent mechanical work including a new clutch and refurbished cylinder head, and comes from 5 years of current ownership.
Condition
7
Sound little classic, recent mechanical attention
/ 10
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6,735 miles
LAB566
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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)
£12,179
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,440
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 08 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
5,815 miles
Registration Date
1952-10-22
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 09 2021 with 5,815 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 14 2014 with 5,563 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- lift and play in both front king pins recomend inspection
Passed
On Sep 10 2013 with 5,377 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- play in steering joints
Passed
On Sep 10 2012 with 5,075 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Sep 05 2011 with 4,835 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Sep 03 2010 with 4,666 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- rear tyers crackin slightley nsr osr
Failed
On Sep 03 2010 with 4,666 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- rear tyers crackin slightley nsr osr
Passed
On Aug 28 2009 with 4,249 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Passed
On Feb 29 2008 with 3,820 miles
Passed
On Mar 10 2007 with 3,580 miles
Passed
On Dec 09 2005 with 3,263 miles
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