Restored in original Sandown Fawn livery with handsome and detailed beige interior trim
Rare AS3 version with elliptical dash
British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate
Extensive history file including invoices, handbook, and restoration photos
The Appeal
Introduced as Austin's answer to the Morris Minor, the A30's cheerful styling, diminutive proportions, and willing 803cc engine quickly became a common sight across the country. It was a bit cheaper than its budget rival, and boasted design input from Raymond Loewy's legendary design studios, albeit redesigned for austerity by the British company's in-house team. It was a perfectly priced, very stylish little car for the mid-century motorist.
This 1953 example was purchased from Car & Classic in 2024 following an extensive restoration to a very high standard. Garage-stored since, the restoration remains in fine order, and the car has since been fitted with an electronic distributor along with a new cap, leads, and coil. With only around 400 miles covered in the current ownership, and a grand total of 507 miles clocked up since restoration, this A30 four-door is a fabulous machine that's sure to attract plenty of interest at auctionimage.png3.73 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 507 miles covered post-restoration
Estimated actual mileage is approximately 70,000 miles
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