1950 Austin A90 Atlantic Convertible £ 27,950

Manufactured in June 1950 - BMIHT records show this Austin Atlantic convertible was a RHD, export model, finished in Cream with a red interior. We do not know if it was ever actually exported abroad as we have no further early history. The car – together with a second ‘spares’ vehicle - was acquired in the UK, in the early 90’s, by a Guernsey-based enthusiast, who embarked on a long-term restoration project to create the wholly restored Austin seen here. This took 17 years and the car was re-registered for the road in 2008. The car has been very well cared for, with regular use in dry weather, including touring in France where, in 2017, it won Best in Class (1940-1960) at La Coupe Florio in Brittany.

The Atlantic is running and driving very well. Electric, power assisted steering is fitted, making the car an easier drive in modern traffic. The original engine has been replaced quite recently (2018), with another of the correct A90 type.

There is a photographic record of the restoration process, during which the car was completely disassembled and rebuilt, with the body stripped from the chassis and all necessary repairs carried out. The vibrant metallic green paintwork applied remains in very good condition, as does all the refinished brightwork – of which there is a great deal! The car has whitewall tyres fitted; original trafficators and power hood and electric windows.

The interior of the car was completely re-upholstered and re-carpeted as part of the renovation work and remains in very good condition. The period dashboard is complete will all instruments and switches. The powered, fawn-coloured, lined hood is in excellent condition.

A rare and very unusual post-War classic – highly-desirable, given there are estimated to be less than 60 survivors in the UK today, and even fewer in a roadworthy condition. This fully restored and renovated car is sure to turn heads whenever out on the road. 

The car is Guernsey registered and the reg number is not included.