Highlights

£40,000 restoration completed in 2022
Beautifully presented in red and black
Sparing use since the restoration
Stand-out classic pick-up in great condition
Perfect for commercial enthusiasts or business use

The Appeal

This beautiful A40 Pick Up is as effective at transporting you back to the 1950s as Dr Who’s time-travelling Tardis. Such is the quality of its £40,000 restoration, which was finished in 2022, that it looks like it just rolled off the production line.

It is likely considerably better than the day it did exactly that. For one, the dowdy grey original paintwork has made way for a vibrant red and black colour scheme, while inside, there is a retrimmed cabin. At the back is a large load deck trimmed in wood.

The work was undertaken by the seller, who has used it sparingly while displaying it in his showroom. Not surprisingly, it is in great condition as the photographs confirm.

This lovely old pick-up will appeal to commercial enthusiasts or has obvious scope for a classic-oriented business.

History and Paperwork

First registered in the UK 10th July 1953
Current keeper since May 2020
Was previously grey which was changed in February 1986
Restored between 2021 and 2022 at cost of £40,000
Some older invoices covering restoration work as shown
Very sparing use since last MOT in December 2011 covering only 700 miles
Restored by seller and stored in his showroom when not in use
V5C in current keeper’s name
Factory handbook as shown

The Condition

Very smart black and red paintwork in great condition following restoration
The signs of use are very minor such as small stone chip to offside B pillar
Bodywork presents well with no reported accident damage or corrosion
Underside also well-kept with evidence of restoration and renovation
Sits on black steel wheels with well-kept hub caps and vintage tyres
Exterior fittings including bumpers and lights in good order
Chromework is bright with only very light tarnish to note as shown
Retrimmed black interior with bench seat and matching black carpets
Bench seat trimmed in red stitching which is carried through to Austin over mats
Dashboard, dials and switchgear in good order as shown
Leather steering wheel in classic A40 style
Rear load area is spacious and deck is trimmed in polished wood
Supplied with fitted rear tonneau as shown

The Mechanics

1.2L 40bhp 4cyl engine
Manual gearbox
Reported to be a matching numbers vehicle
Fully restored mechanicals and running gear
No reported running or driving faults

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