THE CLASSIS SALE AT CARFEST 29th & 30th August 2026

105 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) • The Hereford series was introduced in 1950 to replace the boxier A70 Hampshire. It features an American-inspired, rounded ‘pontoon’ styling heavily influenced by Austin’s lead designer, Dick Burzi with custom coachwork by Carbodies of Coventry • This 1952 Austin A70 Hereford Convertible (officially marketed as the A70 Drophead Coupé) is an exceptionally rare survivor, believed to be one of a handful of examples still in existence •Well known within Austin enthusiast circles, the car is understood to have been painstakingly restored over a lengthy period, having reportedly been rebuilt from what was essentially a collection of parts into the striking example offered today •Understood to have spent many years as a show car before being acquired by our vendor’s late husband approximately 15 years ago, remaining in long-term family ownership ever since •Having been carefully stored and largely dormant for the last few years, the car presents well and is reported to be running and driving, however, it will require an element of recommissioning before being returned to regular road use An exceptionally rare 1952 Austin A70 Hereford Convertible, believed to be one of a handful remaining. Seller Rating: 65 / 135 ««¶¶¶ Registration: ASO 291 Chassis No.: BD3111857 Estimate: £14,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 Lot 757 1952 Austin A70 Drophead Coupé • First registered in 1951, this delightful Austin A40 Sports was acquired by our vendor’s late husband approximately ten years ago and has formed part of a small private Collection since •Appearing to have benefited from an older restoration, the car continues to present attractively today in cream with a black hood and matching black-trimmed interior •Having been stored in more recent years, the Austin will be offered as a running and driving example, although will require an element of recommissioning before returning to regular road use • The engine bay presents in tidy condition and the car appears complete, making it an appealing proposition for an enthusiast seeking an uncommon British convertible requiring only sympathetic preparation rather than a full restoration •Only 4,011 units were manufactured during its entire production run between 1950 and 1953 and they are highly sought-after by collectors, with fewer than 50 functional examples believed to survive worldwide A rare surviving example offered as a running and driving example, ready for sympathetic recommissioning. Seller Rating: 65 / 135 ««¶¶¶ Registration: GCO 587 Chassis No.: GD2552385 Estimate: £14,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 Lot 758 1951 Austin A40 Sports More Details Lot 757 Bid On Lot 757 More Details Lot 758 Bid On Lot 758