Highlights

Highly original throughout
Honest, unrestored example with usable patina
The vendor reports it starts first time, every time

The Appeal

The Austin A35 van is one of the most endearing light commercials of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Compact, characterful, and powered by the ever-dependable BMC A-series engine, they've become particularly prized among enthusiasts for its distinctive looks and surprising versatility, with pop culture happily embracing it as an icon of the mid-century British milieu. Wallace and Gromit fans will note that the legendary plasticine inventor is a particularly proud A35 owner!

This 1960 example is an honest, unrestored vehicle that wears its 65-plus years with genuine charm. Crucially, the vendor reports that the floor pans and bulkhead are solid - something any Austin enthusiast will note as quite the rarity! Prior to the current owner's purchase in 2023, it served as a daily driver between Lingfield and Brighton.

The vendor states it starts first time, every time, and sounds superb. Fitted with the 948cc engine and four-speed manual gearbox, this is a usable, unpretentious classic that presents well for an unrestored example.

Key Information

Mileage: 19,887 miles (unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 948cc four-cylinder petrol, 4-speed manual
Paperwork: No specific documentation mentioned by the vendor
It has been lightly recommissioned have had a service, points, condenser, rotor arm and coil in preparation for the sale

The Detail

First registered on 1st September 1960
Nine former registered keepers
Handsome 'Austin Service' livery
Some minor bubbling on the rear driver's side below the lights, as pictured
Patina present throughout but not affecting usability
Interior in decent overall order, with age-commensurate patina
Garage-stored for the majority of current ownership
Previously used as a daily driver between Lingfield and Brighton
It also would benefit from having rear offside wheel arch welded although not crucial

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