Austin A40 Devon

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , Part of Austin's A40 and A70 'County' Series, the Devon was introduced as the practical fourdoor saloon version of the range, distinct from the A40 Dorset, which was the twodoor variant sharing the same general layout,The original mechanical specification consisted of a 1.2 litre inlinefour cylinder BMC Bseries engine, front coil sprung independent suspension and Girling brakes,Characterful postwar styling with separate wings and upright cabin proportions typical of Austins early1950s production,This example is finished in what became known as 'Battleship Grey' at the time,Offered from long term ownership of ten years and forming part of an eclectic collection, the odometer records 76,368 miles at the time of cataloguing,The Austin has seen light use over recent years and largely stored, so an element of recommissioning is to be expected before prolonged road use,An increasingly uncommon survivor from the early days of Britains family motoring resurgence, offering a sensible entry point into 1950s saloon ownership and offered without reserve ,