Registration No: USY 335
Chassis No: FX3D234345
MOT: Exempt

Previously sold by us in 2014, 'USY 335' had at the time been stored for 20 years before being subjected to an extensive two-year restoration. This comprised: a bare metal respray; renewal of the interior trim including seats, headlining and carpets; a complete overhaul of the suspension, braking system, the fitment of five new tyres and a full service of the engine. The owner at the time had even managed to source and refit the cab's original type meter. Having spent some time recently in storage following use as a promotional vehicle, the vendor now regards the bodywork, black paintwork, black interior trim, 2.2-litre diesel powerplant and four-speed manual transmission as all being in “very good” condition although he notes an amount of recommissioning will be required before it returns to the road. A delightful item of British history with luggage that can equally well serve as personal transport with a difference or a vehicle for special hire.

Although 12,435 Austin FX3s and FL1s (the Hire Car derivative) were manufactured between 1949 and 1958, few are ever now seen on the road - the remaining examples being largely the preserve of collectors for use in films of the period etc.

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
01428 607899