1951 Austin A40
Background check
This vehicle has been de-registered in the past and then registered again. The registration may have expired because the licence was not kept current or it may have been in an accident and written off by an insurance company.
Description
Classic vintage Austin A40 Devon.
Personalised plate. 4 speed floor change version. Nice old vehicle in very tidy original condition. Has reconditioned engine fitted recently (Last year). Engine was reconditioned by previous Motor Mechanic owner, maybe 10 years ago (No receipts sorry). Car drives very well and everything operates exactly as it should. Has had new battery, wheel cylinders and brake shoes for the last wof. Original crank handle, jack etc still in the boot. Has got the modified oil filter and housing fitted for easier/modern oil filter changes.
This would make a very good Sunday driver for an enthusiast, or a great mobile business promotional vehicle.
Mileage shown is in Miles not KM. Going by the excellent condition of this vehicle, we are sure the speedo is still on the first time around the clock.
There is a another complete spare car (plus $1,000.00) that is available as well.
Selling for an elderly friend - Any questions please just ask away.
Questions & Answers
Does it have hydro-mechanical brakes or full hydraulic? kurli (464 • 10:17 pm, Thu, 5 MarHi, hydraulic front brakes and rod rear. All original setup. Regards, Dennis katanakid (394 • Thursday, 5 March 2026Hello, how would this little beauty go on road trips to the Hokianga and thereabouts please? matapouribamboo (736 • 3:38 pm, Tue, 14 AprHi, it would go fine and get you there okay. Just be aware it has a smaller engine and will not perform or handle like a modern car. I see you are in Kerikeri - Let me know if you would like to have a look at it. Thanks and regards, Dennis. katanakid (394 • Tuesday, 14 April 2026I love that car,I remember them as column change especially the little truck versions favour by fencing contractor in gisborne and napier,I remember being one of 3kids in the back of one 3 or4 more in 2 others all parked in a row outside gisborne pub skip25 (41 • 8:19 pm, Wed, 15 AprGreat memories. My Grandfather had one when I was young too. Best you make an offer then :-) katanakid (394 • Wednesday, 15 April 2026Are all the dash board pull buttons intact and do the flipper indicators work.? wairahi (583 • 11:01 pm, Fri, 24 AprYes, everything works as it should. katanakid (394 • Friday, 24 April 2026Are you sure on the engine size? I have one and it's a 1200 cc also gutless and pops out of 3rd mini_moose1 (131 • 2:18 pm, Tue, 12 MayHello, looks like you are correct - thanks. I was going by the engine size listed on Carjam. By the way, there is a spare 4 speed floor change box in the complete spare car($1,000.00) if you are interested. Regards, Dennis katanakid (394 • Tuesday, 12 May 2026They certainly had a 1200cc engine originally. Does the engine number in this correspond with that on any old registration papers? wjalco (477 • 5:16 pm, Thu, 14 MayYes, engine number same as on papers. Looks like it is actually 1200cc. Sorry about that, must be listed incorrectly on Carjam? katanakid (394 • Thursday, 14 May 2026
