Registration No: 9108 E
Chassis No: AV5LCS181381
MOT: Exempt

• Prize-winning car
• In 'as-delivered when new' condition
• Never had seals or floors replaced

Introduced in 1956, the A35 replaced the highly successful Austin A30. The name reflected the larger and more powerful 34 hp (25 kW) A-Series inline-four engine, enabling a slightly higher top speed and better acceleration. A slightly easier-to-operate remote-control gear-change was provided. Much of the improved performance is a result of different gearbox ratios. The A30 has the first three ratios close together then a big gap to top (fourth gear). The A35's ratios are better spaced and give a higher speed in third gear. Like the A30, the A35 was offered as a two- or four-door saloon and two-door "Countryman" estate and also as a van. The latter model continued in production through to 1968. A rare coupe utility (pickup) version was also produced in 1956, with just 477 sold. Drawings were made for a sports tourer, but no prototype was built. The A35 passenger cars were replaced by the new body shape A40 Farina models in 1959 but the estate car version continued until 1962 and van until 1968.

According to the vendor this lovely Austin A35 Van is still in its original specification and condition, except for a respray a few years ago to rejuvenate the paintwork. It has not had any welding done and the seals and have not needed replacing. The original engine has been fitted with an unleaded head and the car runs on a full set of SP75 Dunlop cross ply tyres (5 in total). The Austin comes with a very rare, original green rubber floor mat - water based painted to suit the colour of the van and a history file with pictures of the repaint, invoices, old MOT's and a current V5. Due to its exceptional condition this A35 Van has won 1st prize several times at the Austin A30-A35 Owners Club International Rally Commercial Class and 2nd in Supreme Class (all classes of Austins).

For more information, please contact:
Julian Pinkster
julian.pinkster@handh.co.uk
07889 223 904