HIGHLIGHTS
- Resprayed in green to a high standard
- Lively 1098cc engine, keeps up with modern town traffic
- 4 speed plus reverse
- Last MOT’d in 2019
- Lots of new mechanical parts
- A very solid little van with loads of kerb appeal
- The perfect advertising vehicle
THE APPEAL
The current vendor promised himself a green Austin A35 for years and the opportunity came up to buy this vehicle early last year.
It was in usable condition and roadworthy when purchased, but there was room for improvement. The vendor wasted no time getting work done using a team of experienced mechanics and a trusted local body shop.
We were told this was a ‘spare no expense’ refurbishment consisting of a comprehensive respray. This did reluctantly cover up the hand painted livery (Ward Antique fireplaces) but the vendor and body shop felt this was necessary to give an all-round matching finish.
These vans were introduced to the market in 1956, replacing the highly successful Austin A30. They were widely used and reliable vehicles for a long period of time and proved to be extremely robust and economical.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- Old MOT certificates
- V5 present showing only 4 previous owners
- Small amount of paperwork showing historic work needed for the MOT’s
- Was blue in colour but has been resprayed at least twice in green
THE INTERIOR
- Steering wheel refinished
- Door handles re-chromed in Birmingham
- All three door cards replaced
- Inertia reel seat belts fitted
- New carpets front and rear
- New replacement rubbers for the rear window
- Gear stick gaiter renewed
- Full length headliner installed
- Seats professionally recovered including lighter piping
- Working heater(was an optional extra for £10 when new)
- New door rubbers
- Sliding windows lubricated
- New glass pieces bonded on windows for opening
- All metal areas rust proofed
- Newly insulated
THE EXTERIOR
- Professional respray to a high standard
- Wheels sandblasted and painted in soft cream colour
- Four new chrome hub caps
- Doors removed and rehung
- All door hinge pins and bushings replaced
- Rear door screen rubber replaced
- All door rubbers renewed
- Both headlights fitted with sealed beam units
- New flying A bonnet badge
- Slight creases on the bonnet edge
- Handles re-chromed
- External, colour matching sun visor
- New wiper blades
- All the lights work well
- New period correct locking fuel cap
- Historic welding and filler in certain areas underneath with patches on the sills
- Cream painted bumpers
- Slight cracking on the cross-ply tyres
- Roof air vent working
THE MECHANICALS
- Four new brake cylinders
- Brake master cylinder overhauled
- Brakes are hydraulic front and cable to the rear
- Rear axle oil seals and gaskets replaced
- Grill and grill badge brought up to as new
- New distributor cap and rotor arm
- New condenser plugs and coil fitted
- Oil and filter changed with correct non detergent oil
- New fuel pump and fuel filter
- New battery just fitted
- New exhaust sections and mountings
- Track rod ends, steering rack inner joint, front bearing all replaced recently
- The 1098cc engine was running well and kept up with traffic when tested
SUMMARY
Since owning the Austin A35 van, the vendor and his team have inspected every aspect of the car to ensure everything is ready for the next owner.
There could be a few cosmetic improvements to be made underneath to really bring this car into its own, or it can be used and enjoyed straight away.
This A35 would make an excellent advertising platform for a business. The side panels are just waiting to be painted up with a company logo.
The car is driven daily (weather permitting) and it often makes the 15 mile round trip to the city where the vendor arrives in style at a hotel for his lunch.
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