21st Mar, 2018 13:00
Imperial War Museum Duxford
1953 Austin A90 Atlantic
Estimated at £18,000 - £22,000
Lot details
Registration No: 8128 H
Chassis No: BEZ101546
Mot Expiry: Exempt
- A rare survivor and surely the perfect addition to an Austin-Healey stable
- Used as a course pace car at the Goodwood Revival in 2016
- Original buff log book, registration number, handbooks and workshop manual
The Atlantic was a brave attempt by Austin to chime with the Government's 'Export or die' edict courtesy of a car aimed firmly at the American market. Ultimately the unashamed Uncle Sam styling and myriad of innovative features captured just 350 US buyers, and even global sales were limited to 7,981. It is estimated that fewer than 30 remain roadworthy in the UK, making this handsome restored example all the more rare and desirable. Delivered new in 1953 to a Doctor Howard Samson of London it received a bare metal respray in 2013 and has been in the current ownership since 2013. Used as a course pace car at the Goodwood Revival in 2016, the Austin benefits from a stainless steel exhaust, new tyres and a recent brake overhaul, and comes complete with: original buff log book, registration number, handbooks and workshop manual; collection of invoices and old MOTs; plus photos of the restoration. The vendor currently classes the paintwork, bodywork, interior and engine as 'excellent' however advises first gear needs attention. Surely the perfect addition to an Austin-Healey stable.
Registration No: 8128 H
Chassis No: BEZ101546
Mot Expiry: Exempt
- A rare survivor and surely the perfect addition to an Austin-Healey stable
- Used as a course pace car at the Goodwood Revival in 2016
- Original buff log book, registration number, handbooks and workshop manual
The Atlantic was a brave attempt by Austin to chime with the Government's 'Export or die' edict courtesy of a car aimed firmly at the American market. Ultimately the unashamed Uncle Sam styling and myriad of innovative features captured just 350 US buyers, and even global sales were limited to 7,981. It is estimated that fewer than 30 remain roadworthy in the UK, making this handsome restored example all the more rare and desirable. Delivered new in 1953 to a Doctor Howard Samson of London it received a bare metal respray in 2013 and has been in the current ownership since 2013. Used as a course pace car at the Goodwood Revival in 2016, the Austin benefits from a stainless steel exhaust, new tyres and a recent brake overhaul, and comes complete with: original buff log book, registration number, handbooks and workshop manual; collection of invoices and old MOTs; plus photos of the restoration. The vendor currently classes the paintwork, bodywork, interior and engine as 'excellent' however advises first gear needs attention. Surely the perfect addition to an Austin-Healey stable.
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 21st Mar, 2018
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