Description
1957 AUSTIN A35 VAN
Chassis Number: TBA
Registration: FCC 328
Recorded Mileage: c. 49, 750 miles
- Coachwork by Fisher and Ludlow
- In current ownership since 2015
- Restored by Bristol specialist Spencer Lane Jones
This charming A35 van was purchased from a retired carpenter in 2015, who had used the van for his business for many years. The A35 was roadworthy and used regularly but beginning to look a little tired in places. As our vendor was at the time the Managing Director of Bristol cars specialist Spencer Lane Jones of Warminster, it was decided to bring the van in house for restoration.
The van was stripped to a shell, which was repaired where required, reassembled and repainted to its original shade of green. The van was then reassembled following a full audit and repair of the mechanical components, including a complete new braking system. The van was liveried in vinyl as a SL-J Ltd. service van, and when completed used lightly for local jobs and promotional purposes. Since completion the A35 remains in excellent cosmetic, structural and driving condition. Whilst the interior is original and in good order, the headlining is sagging a little and the driver’s seat could possibly benefit a little attention. The van has been serviced and is ready to use, we are pleased to read it was fitted with a replacement head gasket in 2017, and recently five new tyres.
This delightful van starts, runs and drives very nicely, and we are sure will be a great proposition for a small business or classic commercial enthusiast. The A35 is offered with a photographic record of the restoration, and a new V5C will be applied for on behalf of the next owner.
This motor vehicle will be sold at auction with Dore & Rees in Frome, Somerset, on Saturday 17th June 2023. For more details contact the Motoring Department via the above details.
