Austin (1939)
for sale
Price: US $21,000.00
Price: US $21,000.00
VERY RARE 1939 Austin 8
Tourer Pre-War 4 Seater Touring Left Hand Drive
Only 4 known to exist! I repeat: Left Hand Drive which makes it
perfect for the US.
This was the first
production year for the Austin 8. When England entered World
War II in 1939, civilian production ceased. A8s were manufactured only for
military use. These cars had extremely hard war-time use and very few survived
(fewer than 55 Military Tourer's and 45 Civilian RHD Models). When civilian
production of the A8 resumed after the war, only closed sedans were offered, making the open tourer an extremely rare automobile.
According to the
Austin 8 Registry, only approximately 4 Left Hand Drive cars exist.
THIS IS A SUPER RARE
COLLECTABLE CONVERTIBLE. AS VISABLE IN THE PICTURES, THE CAR IS VERY
PRESENTABLE AS-IS or COULD BE FURTHER RESTORED. IT IS SOLID.
There
are some almost-invisible rust issues along the bottoms of the side panels
above the running boards but that’s all.
As
was the style in Europe, the car is small, about the size of the modern Austin Mini. As such it is an eye catcher and a fun car to
toodle around in. The old-fashioned
wig-wag directional signals are a kick!
Since
the photos were taken I have installed New Old Stock bumpers, a new fuel pump, new fuel lines, a new battery, new water pump, new running boards, and
miscellaneous trim pieces. I also had
the inside of the gas tank professionally cleaned and sealed.
The
car runs well, solid and clean. If you
are interested, I can send you a video of the car in operation as well as more
photos.
The
top and side curtains are excellent. The interior is clean and
presentable.
Parts
are readily available as the Austins were made for many years, just not this
specific model.
A NON
REFUNDABLE $500 DEPOSIT IS DUE THROUGH PAYPAL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AUCTION
ENDS.
Final
payment is due within 3 days of the end of the auction. Payment may be made in either of the
following ways.
1. Electronic bank-to-bank funds transfer
(preferred).
2. Cash in person.
3. Certified bank check. In this case, the car will not be released
until funds are cleared.
The car is located in California zip code 94946.
International buyers are approved but buyer will be responsible
for any shipping, duties, fees, etc. to get the car to your desired location.
Please note that this item is for sale locally and I reserve
the right to terminate the listing.
update: 2017-10-03
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1939 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 7073380050 | Mileage: | 110,000 |
Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Austin |
Body Type: | Convertible | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Exterior Color: | Red |