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Austin Prototype (1936)
for sale

Price: US $42,900.00

Description:

1936 Austin Racer – Prototype
Origin: Blackpool UK
Original Registration: BTB 78 – First Reg’d 8 June 1936 – Imported to CA USA 1979
Chassis No: 346539 (Austin 1936)
Engine no. 182991(Austin 1933)
Body: Aluminum - 2Pass – RHD
Weight Est: 500 lbs
Electrical System: Orig 6V Positive Ground
Exterior Color: BRG – British Racing Green Lacquer
Interior Color: Black Leather
Exotic Consignment - Private collection –Truly Exceptional and Breathtaking Car
Amazing Historic Compilation Includes All Historic UK Import Documentation/Telegrams, Copy of Euro Magazine as Featured, Documents, Receipts, Handwritten Letters and Transcripts Between Owners Over the Many Years as Well As Research/Inspection Documentation. Documented Show and Rally History
Additional photos available: Call (770) 460-1300 for more information and details - Facility Hours 11AM-7PM Mon-Sat - or via email: Sales@GearsMotorsports.com
The vast History of the Austin name, ref: Austin Motor Company Limited / Austin of England / BMC / Austin Healey / Rover / British Leyland / Austin Rover / MG / Morris etc, is well known throughout the industry past and present. Essentially priceless, the history of this prototype racer places it among the rarest of the Austin Prototype cars/trucks/planes. History References the Build to Jim Shaw Post Apprenticeship of Historic Dante Motor Works. Owned and loved by 3 past owners the racer maintains original Butler / Birmingham, England Headlamps, Original SU carbs, Bowden Independent Suspension with Twin Transverse Springs, Bowden Brakes (4 Wheel with New Linings) , Original Rally Handbrake Beneath Dash in Driver Footboard, 17 Vintage Wire Wheels with Excellent Rubber (ref 2011 Orders/Installation), rare 750cc Austin Engine (Two Main Bearings with Angular Contact Ball Bearings in Front and Single Roller in Rear, Original to Engine - 4 Speed Manual Remote/Offset Shift in Cockpit, Maintains Original Front Forward fan and Vintage acc Water Pump System.
The detailed history of this car is as intoxicating as the little racer itself. Within the binder much of the history is of course documented, but the personal handwritten letters, telegrams and vintage photos of the car and its owners takes you back to a simpler time in motoring where the desire for originality and perfection was still a passion. Each owner, realizing the extreme rarity of the racer, took a great deal of interest in finding her roots reaching back to Blackpool 1936.
This racer amazingly runs and drives flawlessly, all gears operate smoothly and all systems/lights and clearance lights. Our technicians serviced the Original SU carburetors to insure the car cranks on first turn and runs smoothly. In addition the G.E.A.R.S® team has insured the car is mechanically sorted inclusive of all fluids being flushed/changed during inspection/service.
The car is on display on the dealerships showroom floor. She of course gets far more attention than any of the exotics on display . . . regardless of make or price point.
This is a rare find and there are no issues with this very rare Austin. Yes, the car, interior, engine bay is that clean. Aside from age/dust and some limited flaking the underneath maintains is historic finish.
Buy in confidence - Safe & Secure G.E.A.R.S® - German & Exotic Auto Remarketing Specialists® is a Licensed / Bonded Wholesale/Retail Exotic Dealer – An industry leader in Porsche, European and Exotic Remarketing.
This unit will only be shipped enclosed carry by a premium carrier to insure safe arrival to its new home . . . .
Listing Period
: Vehicle is on display on our showroom floor and offered for sale locally. G.E.A.R.S® reserves the right to end this auction / listing early upon the sale or redirection of the unit. Our Policy is firm that once a unit is held on deposit/contract the unit is considered sold until said period has lapsed
Shipping
: G.E.A.R.S® provides prompt shipping / transportation solutions via several trusted vendors throughout the US and overseas. Solid relationships with these premier carriers insure our customer’s quality service at a excellent rate. Unlike many entities we ship units COD at “cost” and do not add surcharges to these rates.
Financing
: G.E.A.R.S® has recently partnered with an investment group providing long term extended finance options for collectible European and or Exotic Cars. Please contact us for complete details.
Finalizing Purchase:
G.E.A.R.S® will contact the Buyer via e-mail after the auction closes.Buyer must remit the applicable deposit and execute all point of sale documents with the Administration / Title office within 7 days pursuant to the Terms of Sale herein and the companies Legal disclaimer. Upon expiration we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer.As with all pre-owned sales units are sold as is. If a unit has an existing Manufacturer or CPO warranty Buyer must still affirm the as-is Statement as G.E.A.R.S® is not said manufacturer. Many warranty plans are available via your Lender (if applicable) including our local affiliated Credit Unions providing the transaction is a local or qualifying saleAt time of sending initial signed Buyers Order reflecting their deposit, Buyer must fax or email a copy of their State issued valid Driver License. Furthermore, before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer, all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to SellerShipping:
*2016 Free Ship Promo - The Buy-It-Now price includes open shipping within the CONUS by one of our carriers. However, we highly recommend the upgrade to enclosed carry with rare and vintage units. G.E.A.R.S® provides prompt shipping / transportation solutions via several trusted vendors throughout the US and overseas. Solid relationships with these premier carriers insure our customer’s quality service at an excellent rate. Unlike many entities we ship units COD at “cost” and do not add surcharges to these rates.
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