12th Mar, 2026 10:00

March Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 323
 

323

1949 AUSTIN A40 DEVON

Sold for £5,100
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: AUSTIN
Model: A40 DEVON
Registration: UMD 46
Engine Size (cc): 1200
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Date First Registered: 09/05/1949
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026
Current Speedometer Reading: 14,659

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes printed photographs of the vehicle, V11 tax reminders, a Service Manual, and invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Was driven to the site
  • 1949 Austin A40 Devon (early floor change gear shift)
  • Very original except for the new CD radio and some extra switches on the dashboard
  • It has an electronic ignition
  • This car was off the road since the 1960s (history sketchy until 2012)
  • It was fully restored in 2013/2014 in Leigh on Sea, where I bought it from a retired mechanic/electrician, who had restored and painted it, and his wife had re-uppolstered
  • It was 17th January 2015, and I drove back 300 miles to Yarm (the last 10 miles in a blizzard)
  • It drove well with no major issues
  • The propshaft was rebalanced first thing after arriving home
  • The car has been to fifty shows since 2015, including Newby Hall and Ripon race course, several times
  • Enjoyable little car and will be sadly missed
  • The spare parts included in the boot of the car are as follows
  • Starter motor
  • Dynamo/Generator
  • Mechanical Fuel Pump
  • Front grille and trim pieces

 

Make: AUSTIN
Model: A40 DEVON
Registration: UMD 46
Engine Size (cc): 1200
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Date First Registered: 09/05/1949
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026
Current Speedometer Reading: 14,659

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes printed photographs of the vehicle, V11 tax reminders, a Service Manual, and invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Was driven to the site
  • 1949 Austin A40 Devon (early floor change gear shift)
  • Very original except for the new CD radio and some extra switches on the dashboard
  • It has an electronic ignition
  • This car was off the road since the 1960s (history sketchy until 2012)
  • It was fully restored in 2013/2014 in Leigh on Sea, where I bought it from a retired mechanic/electrician, who had restored and painted it, and his wife had re-uppolstered
  • It was 17th January 2015, and I drove back 300 miles to Yarm (the last 10 miles in a blizzard)
  • It drove well with no major issues
  • The propshaft was rebalanced first thing after arriving home
  • The car has been to fifty shows since 2015, including Newby Hall and Ripon race course, several times
  • Enjoyable little car and will be sadly missed
  • The spare parts included in the boot of the car are as follows
  • Starter motor
  • Dynamo/Generator
  • Mechanical Fuel Pump
  • Front grille and trim pieces

Auction: March Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 12th Mar, 2026

Welcome to our March Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy yourself as to a lot's description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026. 

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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