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

16 CCA 18 th & 19 th September Live Online Auction 2020 classiccarauctions.co.uk More Details Lot 511 Bid On Lot 511 Lot details Reg: POY 585 Chassis no.: 100677 Make: Austin Model: A90 Atlantic Year: 1951 Engine capacity: 2.6 Mileage: MOT expiry: LOT 511 Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000 1951 AUSTIN A90 ATLANTIC SPORTS SALOON Italian-influenced, futuristic 1950s sporting Austin two-door in need of some TLC. • Launched in 1949, the A90 Atlantic was by far the most flamboyant model in the otherwise staid Austin range • The retro-futuristic styling (art deco with a rocket age twist) was penned in house by Ricardo ‘Dick’ Burzi • US-influenced styling cues including five chrome strips running down the bonnet, a built-in centre spot lamp, a “Flying A” mascot on each front wing and rear-wheel spats • Powered by the same torquey 2.6-litre four-cylinder engine that later found fame in the Austin- Healey 100/4 • Ex-Paco Pena, world-famous Spanish flamenco composer and guitarist. Sold by him in 2005 • Most recent MOT 2012, old magazines etc. from the forties and an old AUTOCAR booklet Vendor condition report: Overall: 46 / 135 ««¶¶¶