Description

The Austin A 35
In the 50s the British Motor Corporation had their minds set on creating an affordable, small family car that could fit four adults and their luggage in as small a space as possible. The Austin A30 was born and a few successful years later the more powerful and updated A35 was released. The affordable vintage Austin provided many families with the opportunity to hit the roads and as such was very much a car for the working-class, an ideal means of transport for the roads of Britain especially as motorways were only just starting to be built.
This is the restoration story of this particular little Austin. The restoration was carried out during 2021/22
The Engine / Gear Box + Misc Mechanics
The 1098cc engine has had all the cylinders polished, with new rings and shells fitted and valves lapped. New water pump and new heater and water hoses. New fuel pump. Carburettor stripped, and service kit fitted. New fuel pipes and electronic ignition fitted. A new uprated gearbox has also been fitted, complete with new clutch parts. New universal joints and complete new exhaust system fitted.
Brakes / Tyres / Wheels
New shoes and drums all round. New brake parts and seals, together with new copper brake pipes and pistons. Five brand new tyres are fitted onto five completely refurbished period cream wheels and brand new hub caps.
Electrics
Completely rewired to negative earth. New alternator, starter motor and starter solenoid. Electronic ignition. Two master fuses and all other circuits fused independantly. New windscrean wipers, with new bushes fitted to wiper motor and electric washers. Uprated coil.
Bodywork
All rust areas treated, new panels welded in where required, with one sill being replaced. Body prepared and resprayed. The old front and rear bumpers being replaced with new polished stainless steel front and rear bumpers with over riders. Re-chroming of most other trims carried out like front side lights and wing mirrors, front grill surround and centre name trim, headlight cowls and boot and bonnet hinges. All rubber seals around glass, doors, bonnet and boot renewed.
The Interior
The seats have been completely re-trimmed in a navy blue, complimented with white piping, sound deadening and new underfelt and all new carpets, giving the interior an as new appearance. New headlining also fitted. Sensible additions being a temperature and oil pressure gauge and a 12 volt and twin USB socket for modern day electrical accessories. Huge file of receipts to back up all of the above, totalling over £3500 This little Austin has an agreed Insurance Valuation Certificate for £7250
Undeniably, this A35 is a charming little car, with its simplistic, spacious layout it's easy to see why they were so popular with the families of Britain. This car is in really good shape. There are a few minor blemishes present but nothing that distracts from its beautiful classic appearance
Summary
An iconic vehicle that provided the means of transport for thousands of families back in the 50s and 60s. These little cars provide huge amounts of joy, for some they are a reminder of their childhood, for others a survivor from an era when Britain was bouncing back after WW2. A charming car and a great classic. MOT till April 2024