27th Jun, 2025 10:00

June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 602
 

602

1958 AUSTIN METROPOLITAN 1500 MODEL 562

Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: AUSTIN
Model: METROPOLITAN 1500 MODEL 562
Registration: SER 51A
Engine Size (cc): 1489
Current Speedometer Reading: 32,108
Year of Manufacture: 1958
Current V5: NO
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025

NOT REGISTERED - NEW OWNER TO APPLY. Paperwork includes a buff log book, an MOT certificate, a letter from the Department of Transport, some radio instructions, and an Owner's Handbook.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • 1 owner from new with the Metropolitan PYE radio
  • Last on the road in 1972, since then, under cover or in a garage
  • In need of restoration

Derek's Comments:

  • Amazing in that this desirable coupe has been owned by the supplying dealer and just one family since new
  • We have the original buff logbook, an MOT dated September 1972, and correspondence from the DVLA, which confirms the identity of the vehicle
  • The original owner's handbook is also included
  • Collected ourselves from the family
  • Unique opportunity to purchase an original example

 

Make: AUSTIN
Model: METROPOLITAN 1500 MODEL 562
Registration: SER 51A
Engine Size (cc): 1489
Current Speedometer Reading: 32,108
Year of Manufacture: 1958
Current V5: NO
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025

NOT REGISTERED - NEW OWNER TO APPLY. Paperwork includes a buff log book, an MOT certificate, a letter from the Department of Transport, some radio instructions, and an Owner's Handbook.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • 1 owner from new with the Metropolitan PYE radio
  • Last on the road in 1972, since then, under cover or in a garage
  • In need of restoration

Derek's Comments:

  • Amazing in that this desirable coupe has been owned by the supplying dealer and just one family since new
  • We have the original buff logbook, an MOT dated September 1972, and correspondence from the DVLA, which confirms the identity of the vehicle
  • The original owner's handbook is also included
  • Collected ourselves from the family
  • Unique opportunity to purchase an original example

Auction: June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 27th Jun, 2025

Welcome to our June Auction!

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.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.
 

The main viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025. 

 

Viewing

The main viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025.

Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm

Sat: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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