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Austin A40 Somerset

1953 · 34,420 miles · Manual · Black

£3,695

Listed today at Yorkshire Classic Car Centre, Goole. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1953
Mileage: 34,420 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 1.2-litre four-cylinder
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Black
Doors: 4
Generation: A40 Somerset (1952–1954)

About this car

The Austin A40 Somerset was the company's post-war family saloon, a 1.2-litre four-door with modest performance and a strong following among early-1950s car enthusiasts. This one dates from 1953 and shows 34,420 miles.

It is finished in black with a contrasting red leather interior. The car is described as running and driving, and comes with its V5 and the original running and maintenance instruction book.

Being registered as historic, it is exempt from road tax and MOT, which keeps ownership costs low for an occasional-use classic.

Written by Vertar from Yorkshire Classic Car Centre’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Austin's period specs: 1,199 cc four-cylinder, 42 bhp. Weight, top speed and 0-60 left null because the known figures come from road tests, not Austin.).

Power: 42 bhp
Engine: 1,199 cc, 4 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated