LOT 55 P

1957 Austin A35 Speedwell Competition Saloon Registration no. Dutch Registered Chassis no. A2S525304

Sold for £13,500 inc. premium

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Lot 55^P

1957 Austin A35 Speedwell Competition Saloon
Registration no. Dutch Registered Chassis no. A2S525304

30 May, Live & Online Motoring Auction|30 May 2020, 13:20 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1957 Austin A35 Speedwell Competition Saloon
Registration no. Dutch Registered
Chassis no. A2S525304

Odometer Reading: TBA
MoT: Dutch Registered

*One-family ownership 1957-2008
*Built as a Speedwell saloon by Rae Davis in 2008
*Goodwood Revival entrant in 2008, 2010 and 2012

This A35 was owned by one Southampton family from 1957 to 2008. That year it was re-built to Speedwell competition specification by specialist Rae Davis, who campaigned it for several years in HRDC events. It also ran at three Goodwood Revivals, being driven by Martin Brundle and television presenter Tony Jardine, in whose hands it finished second overall in 2008. Power comes from a 1293cc engine developing 125bhp at 6800rpm (dynamo print-out available) while the lightened interior features a new Sparco racing seat and harness. Said to be well-maintained this much-loved racer is registered and domiciled in the Netherlands but the 'VRU 776' V5C is with the car, although on a SORN.

A well-known, highly competitive A35 with Goodwood Revival history under its wheels, and one eligible for a host of classic events.

Saleroom notices

Please note the registration number (VRU 776)on this lot is UK registered however we do not have the current V5C. Please note the correct chassis number is A2S5-HCS-89858. To view the walkaround video of this lot please click here

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