"For UK-based buyers, a highly competitive fixed-rate shipping quote has been secured for: £1,500 via Freight Factory for all cars sold by this seller on auction.
Global shipping options also available, contact henry@freightfactory.co.za for estimated shipping quotes"
Global shipping options also available, contact henry@freightfactory.co.za for estimated shipping quotes"
Highlights
- Remarkable survivor passed down through three generations of one family
- Never restored or stripped down, retaining original patina and charm
- Spent its entire life in the dry climate of Molteno District at 1,600m elevation
- Recently overhauled braking system
- Dry stored in a custom-built facility in Central South Africa
The Appeal
The oft-overlooked Austin Westminster A90/Six was among the best-engineered full-size British saloons of the 1950s, offering impressive comfort, refinement, and performance for its era. Using the torquey C-Series OHV straight-six, the Westminster could achieve over 130 kmh (80 mph), all while cossetting its occupants in supreme comfort.
This 1957 example is a time capsule, having remained within the same family for three generations since new. Presented in its original, unrestored condition, this car offers an unrivalled opportunity for enthusiasts of the marque.
This 1957 example is a time capsule, having remained within the same family for three generations since new. Presented in its original, unrestored condition, this car offers an unrivalled opportunity for enthusiasts of the marque.
Having spent its entire life in the high-altitude, dry climate of South Africa's Molteno District, this Austin has been naturally preserved from the corrosion that typically affects British classics. The current owner reports that it drives well, with recent attention paid to the braking system. Now available from a carefully curated private collection, this Westminster offers a rare opportunity to acquire a cherished piece of British motoring history with exceptional provenance.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1957 to Mr Price of the Molteno district in South Africa's Eastern Cape
- Subsequently passed down to Mr Price's son and then to his grandson, remaining in the same family for three generations
- Part of a carefully curated private collection in South Africa
- Being sold due to the current political climate in South Africa
- International shipping options available via Freight Factory at pre-negotiated rates of £1,500 from Cape Town to Felixstowe, UK
The Condition
- Reportedly never restored or dismantled, preserving its original character
- Delightful two-tone period colour scheme
- Displays much of the patina and charm often lost on restored vehicles
- Dry and reportedly rot-free body thanks to its life spent in the friendly climate of the Molteno District at 1,600m above sea level
- Stored in a custom-built facility in the arid heart of Central South Africa
The Mechanics
- 2.6-litre C Series six-cylinder OHV engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Recently overhauled braking system
- The vendor states it drives incredibly well
- Right-hand drive configuration as originally manufactured
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