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

62 CCA 18 th & 19 th September Live Online Auction 2020 classiccarauctions.co.uk More Details Lot 557 Bid On Lot 557 Lot details Reg: MTJ 12 Chassis no.: GQU 2568261 Make: Austin Model: A40 Woodie Year: 1951 Engine capacity: 1.5 Mileage: 48716 MOT expiry: LOT 557 Offered without reserve 1951 AUSTIN A40 WOODIE Probably based on an A40 Devon Countryman or Pickup with ‘home-crafted’ woodwork. A great Winter project. • The cheeky little A40 was Austin’s replacement for the evergreen Seven and the first all-new model to arrive in the aftermath of World War 2 • Despite the traditional separate chassis build method, the new A40 had modern styling influenced by contemporary American cars, independent front suspension and the first application of a new engine • The overhead-valve unit, that would become known around the world as the B-series, displaced 1.2-litres in the A40 and developed some 40bhp delivered to the rear wheels via a floor-mounted four-speed gearbox • Not taxed since 1960 Vendor condition report: Overall: 32 / 135 ««¶¶¶