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- 1952 Austin Hereford Convertible
1952 Austin Hereford Convertible
Lot Number: 197
1952 Austin Hereford Convertible
A rare and characterful example of Austin’s flagship early-1950s 6-seat family coupé, offered without reserve.
- ESTIMATE: £4,000 - £6,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd at 11:00:00 local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
PAE 559
SUMMARY
A rare and characterful example of Austin’s flagship early-1950s 6-seat family coupé, offered without reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in 1950 and produced until 1954, the Austin A70 Hereford Drophead Coupé bridged the Hampshire and A90 Westminster, reflecting Austin’s move towards integrated body styling. Unusually, its column gear change and bench front seat provide seating for six — a rarely seen configuration in the UK — making for a notably sociable open-air touring car
- Purchased in Bristol in the early 1980s and used regularly across the West of England before periods of careful storage during overseas work, with repainting completed in the 1990s and further trim and mechanical recommissioning later
- Finished in its original Sardonyx Brown Metallichrome, resprayed using a rediscovered period paint recipe, with a brown hood, body-colour headlamp trims and original leather upholstery retained, along with a factory-fitted two-dial burglar alarm and valve radio
- Powered by the original 2.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing around 70bhp, paired with a manual gearbox, with a drivetrain shared across several contemporary Austin models including the London Taxi
- Period welding has been carried out to the rear sills, with ongoing mechanical attention over the years by both the owner and an Austin-Healey specialist, subsequently featured in a period magazine road test
- Retaining its original registration number PAE 559 and offered with a compelling backstory spanning more than 40 years of ownership, this A70 Hereford presents an appealing and unique opportunity for an enthusiast drawn to early post-war British cars with individuality and provenance
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 197
- Make
- AUSTIN
- Model
- HEREFORD
- Registration Number
- PAE 559
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- BD3110204
- Transmission
- Manual
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
51 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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