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

28 CCA 18 th & 19 th September Live Online Auction 2020 classiccarauctions.co.uk More Details Lot 523 Bid On Lot 523 Lot details Reg: MAS 864 Chassis no.: BW362717 Make: Austin Model: A70 Hampshire Year: 1950 Engine capacity: 2.2 Mileage: MOT expiry: LOT 523 Offered without reserve 1950 AUSTIN A70 HAMPSHIRE COUNTRYMAN A lovely example of an A70 Hampshire ‘Woodie’ built under licence by Whiteacres of Stoke- on-Trent. • This charming ‘Woodie’ has obviously been carefully restored at some point and still presents well today • 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 • Accompanied by a good restoration history. Nice old girl Vendor condition report: Overall: 57 / 135 «««¶¶