1965 Austin A35 Van

Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction|2 June 2019, 11:00 EDT|Greenwich

1965 Austin A35 Van
Chassis no. AAV853922
Engine no. 10AB-U-L 39393

948cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Single Downdraft Carburetor
34bhp at 4,750rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front and Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Charming and rarely seen Austin van
*The ultimate vintage racing pit car
*Recent full restoration in England
*Reliable and fun to drive

THE AUSTIN A35

Austin's reply to the Morris Minor - the A30 - was launched at the 1951 Motor Show. A more cautious design than the Minor, the A30 was nevertheless Austin's first unitary construction car and the first to be powered by the famous A-Series engine. The A30's selling price undercut the Minor's by £10, thanks in part to such cost-cutting features as external door hinges, a solitary rear light, sliding windows and rear brakes operated by a single hydraulic cylinder via a mechanical linkage. A two-door model joined the four-door original in 1953, with van and estate versions following in '54. The model was updated in 1956 with a wider rear window, remote-control gearshift and the 948cc engine, becoming the A35. Saloon production ceased on the Mini's arrival in August 1959, though the A35 van would live on until 1968.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This great example of an Austin A35 van was recently restored and imported from England. Receipts document a bare metal re-spray and a mechanical restoration. Finished in a charming blue with black interior, the colors compliment the charming nature of this little utility.

This little Austin is described by the vendor to be in good running order and generally presents well. Powered by the venerable Austin engine that would be the standard power for millions of British cars including the Mini, the Austin also has an interior that is surprisingly voluminous for such a small vehicle.

Easy to drive, reliable and supported by an excellent parts network, these Austins are easy to live with and great fun. It is the perfect advertising piece or a wonderful vintage race pit car if given a proper vintage livery.

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