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

64 CCA 18 th & 19 th September Live Online Auction 2020 classiccarauctions.co.uk More Details Lot 559 Bid On Lot 559 Lot details Reg: OOF 391 Chassis no.: GS4811750 Make: Austin Model: A40 Year: 1953 Engine capacity: 1.2 Mileage: 19309 MOT expiry: LOT 559 Offered without reserve 1953 AUSTIN A40 SOMERSET SALOON Austin’s infatuation with ‘Transatlantic’ styling is evident in the new Somerset which appeared in 1952. • In production between 1952 and 1954, the Somerset replaced the Austin A40 Devon • Resembling the larger A70 Hereford, its design was aimed at improving export sales, particularly to America • It shared a number of components with the Devon including a similar 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine • The Somerset’s engine was uprated to produce 42bhp giving the car a top speed of 70mph • This Gloss Black example appears to sit quite well but is in need of some TLC Vendor condition report: Overall: 51 / 135 ««¶¶¶