Classic Car Auctions THE SEPTEMBER LIVE ONLINE AUCTION 2020 18th & 19th September 2020

+buyer’s premium of 11% + VAT @ 20% 9 classiccarauctions.co.uk More Details Lot 504 Bid On Lot 504 Lot details Reg: NYE 631 Chassis no.: 142246 Make: Austin Model: A70 Hereford Woodie Year: 1953 Engine capacity: 2.2 Mileage: 61751 MOT expiry: LOT 504 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 1953 AUSTIN A70 HEREFORD WOODIE Delightful ‘Shooting Brake’ coachbuilt on an A70 Chassis Cab. • In the 1950s, most manufacturers outsourced their estate cars to specialised coachbuilders • The majority of A70 estates were built by Papworths of Cambridge with 'barn doors' at the back, however, this example was finished by Whiteacres with an attractive tailgate • Powered by the robust 68bhp, 2199cc OHV engine from the Austin 16 with a four-speed, column change manual gearbox • The Hampshire Countryman and pickup continued to be sold through into 1951 • This charming Woodie has obviously been carefully restored at some point and still presents well today • We understand the mileage as of 23/5/17 was 61,751 Vendor condition report: Overall: 54 / 135 ««¶¶¶