Austin A35 Van 1958
Placed On:
24/Feb/2019
The original owner, owned this van for approximately 22years before selling it to a classic car dealer for show and his personal use. He subsequently sold it to me in 1983.
Although with very low mileage and in exemplary condition at at the time, in the early 1980s I added a reconditioned 1098cc engine, clutch, servo assisted brakes to improve braking and a re-spray as the paintwork was a little faded. No body repairs were needed.
In 1987 Dumbo was the Austin A30/35 National Championship Class Winner.
Since then this little van has covered only 12000 dry miles and kept in a dry garage. Lots of MOT's to prove.
Original condition.
Recessed panel model with working trafficators.
Even has the original card battery box.
Original valuable number plate.
Original van rubber floor mat.
Retains floor pressing clamps to underside of floorpan used for securing to the pressing machine when originally constructed.
Original roof lining
Tyres are all crossply and look OK but have been on the van for many years.
No seatbelts.
Ekco period radio.
Matching rear folding seats can be easily removed and replaced with the original retained base if required.
Heater.
Oil and water temperature gauges.
I have 4 indicator lights on brackets to hang on bumpers to add or replace trafficators if desired.
Stainless steel exhaust system.
It has been standing over winter and the front brakes are now faulty and the crossply tyres are from the time crossply tyres were the norm. These things should be addressed.
This must be the best most original van around. It is not perfect as it is over 60 years old and is so original. It has some minor touching up to the edges and the odd scratch and crazed paint to the bodywork, but this all adds to the patina and originality.
In summary. I have owned this little van for 36 years and it has been part of the family. As I am now retired it must go to a new home. it is the most fantastic original van of its type. With only a little effort this is a class winner once more.
Looking for around £7000.
Please email for further information.