1951 Austin 1100

Asking price: $12,000

Listed more than a month ago | Seller located in Napier, Hawke's Bay ·2731 views · 91 others watchlisted

1951 Austin 1100

47,250km

Sedan

Petrol

1200cc

Manual

Number plate: AUS40

Year: 1951

Exterior colour: Black

Cylinders: 4 cylinder

Number of owners: 5+ owners

Import history: Imported

Registration expires: Oct 2026

WoF expires: Mar 2028

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Description

SIMILAR TO LONDON "BLACK CAB" OF THE 40s & 50s 95% RESTORED...ONLY GOOD OLD CARPETS LEFT. FINEST REPAINT, NEWLY UPHOLSTERED WITH ORIGINAL COLOR AND LEATHER LOOK , NEW BATTERY . NEW ONOBTRUSIVE LED TURN SIGNALS . FINE RUNNING ENGINE : 47 HP "B" SERIES USED IN AUSTIN , MG , & WOLSEY FULLY ROADWORTHY WITH NEW WOF & REGO . 12 ORIGINAL MANUALS . TAXI GLOBE IS MAGNETIC . STORED AT INDOOR SECURE FACILITY IN PANDORA NAPIER . SEE AND DRIVE ANY TIME.....SERIOUS INQUIERIES ONLY . CALL JACK STAMPER 06 650 5030 californiajax@gmail.com

Questions & Answers

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A 4o devon splitterman (12) • 6:57 pm, Mon, 9 Mar
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YES A40 DEVON californiajax1 (63) • Monday, 9 March 2026
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Is gearbox floor shift or column change? What is the actual engine size, original 1200cc or later 1489cc or 1622cc etc? wjalco (477) • 7:53 pm, Mon, 9 Mar
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GEAR SHIFT ON FLOOR AS MOST DEVONS HAD. ORIGINAL 1100 cc 47 HP californiajax1 (63) • Monday, 9 March 2026
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Are then any modifications? m-m (170) • 9:33 am, Sun, 15 Mar
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NO....THERE ARE NO MODIFICATIONS EXCEPT FOR THE TINY BLACK LED DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS ....WHICH MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO DRIVE TODAY. californiajax1 (63) • Sunday, 15 March 2026
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According to my Motor Guide to Makes and Models (1959) the A40 Devon's ohv engine was 1200cc, 65.48mm x 89mm bore and stroke, and 40 bhp from its 7.2:1 compression ratio! dublo (59) • 5:40 pm, Tue, 31 Mar
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YES GOOD FOR YOU SEARCHING. I GOT DIFFERENT ANSWERS IN MY QUEST. PROBABLY 1200 BUT THE PRECIOUS OWNER SAID 47 HP......SO WHAT ? MAYBE 40HP. BUT IT LOOKS PERFECT AND RUNS PERFECT , SO WHY DON'T YOU LOOK FOR YOURSELF ? WE ARE AVAILABLE. californiajax1 (63) • Tuesday, 31 March 2026
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Wof expiry date 2028 ??? navarra3 (288) • 11:39 am, Sat, 11 Apr
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THE WOF IS FOR A FULL YEAR SINCE THREE WEEKS AGO. SOOOO ....WOF TILL END OF MARCH 2028 , IT IS IN PERFECT CONDITION FOR DRIVING AND "BEING" A RESTORED A 40. COME AND SEE IT, CALL 06 650 5030 californiajax1 (63) • Saturday, 11 April 2026
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All devons column shift original factory splitterman (12) • 4:34 pm, Sat, 11 Apr
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NOT ALL DEVONS ARE COLUMN SHIFT. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 1951 A 40 DEVON AND IT IS ON THE FLOOR. EVEN THE MANUALS SHOW IT. AND THAT IS A FACT , AND IT BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED AND RUNS PERFECTLY..WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT ? CALL TO SEE 06 650 5030 californiajax1 (63) • Saturday, 11 April 2026
samdog57
Did my apprenticeship on these. Devons are 1200cc floor change and Somersets ['54 on ] were same engine and column change. Devons had hydraulic front and mechanical rear brakes ; Somerset had full hydraulic brakes , Nice to see ! samdog57 (864) • 8:27 pm, Mon, 13 Apr
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NICE TO GET MORE INFO THAT SOUNDS LIKE MORE OF WHAT I GOT . BUT I WANT SOMEONE TO SEE,DRIVE, WANT IT AND BUY IT....I DID AND FURTHER RESTORED IT. californiajax1 (63) • Monday, 13 April 2026
samdog57
Yep , understand that !! Best wishes. I see so many cars that I would love to own but have to accept that 80 plus means its over !! Sometimes just have to get into it when i see armchair specialists giving their opinions . Cheers samdog57 (864) • 8:46 pm, Mon, 13 Apr
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I WANTED A 56 BUICK OR CHEVY ,....WAY TOO MUCH $$$$ THIS JUST WAY COOL AND VERY GOOD ON GAS. I'M FROM CALIFORNIA.....CALIFORNIA JACK californiajax1 (63) • Monday, 13 April 2026
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Hi Could you post a photo of the dash board the engine bay and the front floor around the gear lever and pedals thanks Les general-c (735) • 9:06 pm, Fri, 17 Apr
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MAYBE I CAN DO THOSE THINGS FOR YOU . IT WILL TAKE A DAY OR TWO. I HAVE PUT THEM IN OTHER ADS. I WILL HAVE TO PUT MORE PHOTOS IN THE AD. NOT SURE IF IT WILL WORK . BUT ALL IS IN PERFECT CONDITION . IF YOU ARE CLOSE , SEE FOR YOURSELF. EASY FOR ME. californiajax1 (63) • Friday, 17 April 2026