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The Austin 8 register cars:
1940 Austin 8AP Military Tourer (AP – military)
1939 Austin 8AP tourer (AP – civilian)
1939 Austin 8 two door, four light saloon. (ARA)
1947 Austin 8 Van (AV1)
1946 Austin 8 four door, six light saloon (AS1) (*)
(*) Recently added to the register in May 2023, see other post for the image of that car.
Another Austin 8 will be part of the Austin Eight Register. 1946 Austin 8, six light, four door saloon.
A picture that I found just recently. I was about seven or eight years old, so it’s about 70-plus years ago! I wonder if the car is still around, I’m not sure what model it was, possibly a 12?
was told that this type of side light was fitted on early models need to buy a set any help please Regards Jean
adding more pictures
Hello from Malta joined the club again no 3555 saw a Hampshire and could not resist in buying it in Malta only 3 are left hope this time I begin and finish it it was dismantled about 30 years age I was told from the last owner and have rust issues hope I find some help and parts it look so nice I already own 2 Austin Somersets and an Austin 8 two door but I hope to began and finish the Hampshire does anyone have rear mudgaurds and boot for sale and a pair of early side lights please Thanks and Regards Jean
Hi,
My Austin Somerset is very appreciated in France.
I immediately see their faces light up with a big smile when they see her and ask me many questions: production’s year, which fuel I use, If I find spares parts, lovely car, some time they ask me a ride…
They are very enthousiasme and it makes me proud of my beautiful english classic car.
Warm regards,
Nabil
Great looking car. How do the French people react to an English Classic car?
Hello all Austin’s counties lovers,
Here is my Austin Somerset 1954 in France
I’m very proud to be the owner.
She is very very rare in France.
Greetings from France,
Nabil
I thought you guys may like my Austin Sixteen. I bought it a couple of months ago. A one-owner car is not bad for a car that’s 1948! Lots of work to be carried out over the next six months. If all goes well on the road in 2022?
Thank again PeteJS You were absolutely right the car started out as an A35 2dr. & was converted by a yank by the name of Art Larson.
The Austin A30 & A35 Owners’ Club have photos of it at a club rally in the early 1980s before it was shipped to the USA.
Please feel free to have all my posts to your site removed as they have little to do with your club. My best regards Brad M.
Thank PeteJS I didn’t realize there was a separate club for A30/A35 owners.
I also think your right about it being of the A35 type, as the forming of the flair outs on the side of the A35 van look like a silhouette of this car.
I’ll be taking my inquiry over to that site from now on
I really don’t think this is a car made by Austin as a factory product – at least not in this form.
The grille for example looks like that of an A35, and the chassis no. with its A2S5 prefix appears to be from an A30 or A35 – these were produced from 1951 to 1959. I suspect that your car is a ‘special’ built by an enthusiast to put a convertible body on an A35 base. You would probably get more detail from the A30/A35 owners club here: http://www.austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk
I would like to thank PeteJS for taking the time to ponder this oddity.
We received the title for the car today.
It implies that the car was imported to the USA in 1984 & has serial # A2S5183252
It’s the Austin of England emblem on the boot lid & hood ornament, that would imply it is a company car.
I did read somewhere on Wikipedia that the Austin factory did draw-up designs for a 1959 Tourer, but it also stated that it wasn’t put into production.
I know many car companies will produce a few concept units of some models but then decide not to go to production for some reason or other, & many times even dealers won’t know about these sample cars, perhaps this is the case with this little orphan.
Here’s an article about USA cars some of which only as few as two were produced.
(40 Muscle Cars That Were Only Produced For One Year)
https://motor-junkie.com/31-muscle-cars-that-were-only-produced-for-one-year/17158/10/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=MJ8&utm_campaign=23848176188250466&utm_content=23848176188320466_23848176190320466
One example which you can find on the web is the Coventry Victor Venus, which isn’t far off yours but appears to be about 10 years earlier. If you have any more information please do let us know.
My nephew just pick this 1959 Austin of England Tourer up at an auction.
We can’t seem to find any info about this car, only 10 were supposed to have been made.
He sent a little better photo, But he’s sure not very good at taking them.
bjmorkco@msn.com
My nephew just pick this 1959 Austin of England Tourer up at an auction.
We can’t seem to find any info about this car, only 10 were supposed to have been made.
bjmorkco@msn.com
My nephew just pick this 1959 Austin of England Tourer up at an auction.
We can’t seem to find any info about this car, only 10 were supposed to have been made.
My nephew just pick this 1959 Austin of England Tourer up at an auction.
We can’t seem to find any info about this car, only 10 were supposed to have been made.
Sorry about the poor photos, I’ll put up better ones as soon as I can get them.
My nephew just pick this 1959 Austin of England Tourer up at an auction.
We can’t seem to find any info about this car, only 10 were supposed to have been made.
Sorry about the poor photos, I’ll put up better ones as soon as I can get them.
My 8 Tourer at a classic car meet at Towcester Racecourse, UK, this summer.
My new Somerset Coupe.
I a very proud the own this spectacular car.
Unfortunately a half shaft is broken.
I am desperately looking for a spares.
Many greetings from Germany
Cheers Guido
Mortimer looks splendid. Like the GPO phone box too! I think we are all looking forward to getting back on the road again, though my Somerset will need a bit of love first.
Hello from Germany to you all. We want to show you a photo of our 1947 Austin Eight, finally restored, waiting for spring to get back on the road again. We call him “Mortimer”.
One already “dead” Somerset.
Anyhow a few parts were still ok for use in a restoration of an other car.
In Finland we also enjoy Austin cars.
My 1952 Austin Somerset in an evening meeting in the pit of Ahvenisto Circuit.
The car park at The Hatton on a Summer evening. The venue for the North West faction of the ACCC.
My 1952 Somerset convertible, owned by me since 1963. Restoration completed 2004. Displayed at the 1952 Motor Show on the Carbodies stanf6.
GOOD EVENING,
I COME BY THIS MEANS ASK FOR HELP TO FIND PARTS FOR AUSTIN A40 PICK UP.
I HAVE AN AUSTIN A40 PICK UP FROM THE YEAR 1948, AND I NEED PARACHOQUES, THE DOOR HINGES WITH A LOT OF URGENCY
JOSE VEIGA
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Hello,
I worked for CompAir Broom & Wade Ltd – High Wycombe for 35 years.
( closed 2003) The company had a works fire engine, this I understand was an Austin Somerset 1950 ‘s A40 . I saw it only once in the early 1970’s. I am trying to find out what happened to it. I understand it was a works re-engineered vehicle based on the Somerset cab /chassis with solid side boards and no tail board.
Can anyone help with a photo of any typical Somerset as a small truck.
Apparently it was sold to a fire engine enthusiast ?
Hi, guys … I am in Brazil, trying to fit (restoring !) my Austin Devon A40. In fact I need a picture or drawing with illustration of the “support”to maintain opened the bonnet.
Who can help me, please ?
Thanks a lot.
Flavio Fernandes.
whatsapp +55 14.996830703, to add my contact.
More from the rally
Photos from the national rally at the national coalmining museum
Hi Gayle,
For £43 the BMIHT (British Motor Museum) will supply a Heritage Certificate containing info from the factory records they hold:-
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/archive/heritage-certificates
Steve
Hi
Was hoping someone can help point me in the right direction. I have a Somerset which is a new restoration project but wanting to find some historical info on the actual car itself. I have the engine, car numbers and the registration number. Any advice would be appreciated. .
Austin at speed of sound
Hi I need headlight trim rings if anyone would sell a pair-paul Eugene Oregon USA
My 1954 Austin Somerset restored for my daughters wedding in August 2017
at rest for a new year
Does anyone know of gearbox specialists in or near Merseyside,it is a column change Somerset that is giving selection problems,clutch seems to be OK but Im baffled.
I am restoring an Austin K8. 3 way van , the rear end of the body was chopped off many years ago in order to fit a recovery crane. I have obtained all the panels including a pair of back doors but I would welcome some photos of the inside and under of the back end to help with our rebuild
Some interesting cars on the West coast of New Zealand South Island that I stumbled across.
hi everyone im from llanelli west wales ive just found a old certificate of insurance from 1968 belonging to my late father he had a taxi business back then and for a short while owned a austin somerset reg no KAW 807 ive been wondering wether it survived and is known to anyone? in the club. it was black and had chrome hoods around the headlights i was only 6 when dad sold her in 1968 have fond memories of the car if anyone thinks the car is familiar to them please get in touch.
thank you
phillip walters
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Hi – my father owned a somerset in the 60’s and I have vague memories of bouncing around unattached on a bench front seat. How would I find out if it is still in existence? my father died in 69 and it was sold a couple of years later – we think it was still on the road in Barry, South Wales in the early 80’s but didn’t see it after that. The reg was either OTG 717 or OTC 717 – can’t quite see on the photo I’m looking at. Cheers, Derek Osborne.
Hello, I am new to this site but aim to be a regular. I have purchaced an old but very muched loved somerset A 40. I have been onto dvla but have not helped at all, I wanted some information about the car, JBK 133. Vin. 09253. I intend to spend my summer months enjoying the restoration. Can anyone help..kind regards Edward Williams..
Hello, maidentrip finisht with met 1953 Austin A 40 Somersetcoupe. I started this restauration-project in 2009
Here is my Somerset parts car. It’s badly rusted and shot up by teenage hoodlums but it’s great for a photo prop. I plan on using the chassis for my 53 Sports, which is badly rusted in the middle. I think the red neck hood (bonnet) ornament is rather nice. (I’m in North Carolina by the way if anyone needs a bonnet or other body parts)
Pål Sitje, Oslo, Norway says: Here is my Sports, used almost daily in the summer months. Not quite in class 1 condition, but getting close… Sadly the bumper over-riders are missing. A40 van and Devon use the same. Can anyone help?
This is Mine
Had it a nearly three years.
Overhauled complete braking system
Overhauled Engine and replaced complete Wiring Harness
My father’s 1953 Austin A70 convertible
hello I’m currently re-building a 1952 a40 sports chassis is welded and running gear re-fitted now welding the body sections car was dismantled in the 80s so photos of the interior inc handbrake lever and engine bay would be much appreciated regards Daren
Hanna und Bruno Walliser (Member No.3934) from Switzerland with our Austin Somerset Coupé 1953
Hi I have a 1946 Devon saloon and in middle of restoring it.
I am in desperate need of two front wings and doors if anyone can help. Regards david
I’ve got a 4 door a40 and looking for fibreglass dorset doors, anyone know where you can get them, austin works fibreglass don’t do anymore as I have emailed them. So just thought if anyone know where I could get some dorset doors, let me know
my Austin A40 Somerset 1953
Austin A40 Somerset Drophead Coupe 1953
my Austin a40 sumerset
Hanna and Bruno Walliser (Member No. 3934) at an Exit in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland with our Austin A40 Somerset 1953
Austin Somerset A40 Drophead Coupé in Switzerland
Hi ,I live in Perth Western Australia , I own a number of Austin , 3 x A40 Tourers and as we call them an English UTE .
I coming to England for holidays April next year and would very much like to see some Austin nuts like me on my tripe around the country side. I would like to see if I can find a A40 Dorset on my travel but as we all know this is a dream.
Regards
Neville Rowe
this is as high as you can get on a road in Oregon
Timberline Lodge 6000 ft above sea level on Mt Hood
There was a lovely Austin A40 Dorset 1948 at the Pershore Plum Festival on August 25th 2014
I bought this A 40 Sports in 2009. Meanwhile, after a complete rebuild of the engine and the complete refurbishment of the interior (leather was improper for our very hot climate in the south of Austria – whenever I got out of the car I was completely wet on my back!) and the two-tone colour scheme I think it looks quite good. I thank the ACCC for its help with all kinds of spares. Bay the way, it may not be completely up to the original but I like it, and so do many people who see it.
Am urgently looking for door seals for my Austin Princess VanDen Plas A135 Limousine from ‘ 62, who can help me please?
The club doesn’t own a stock of part-restored cars I’m afraid – nor do we typically seek to do so. Occasionally complete, but tatty, cars are purchased or (more often) donated, and are stripped for parts at our used spares store.
I do know that our used spares rep. does currently have an A40 Countryman requiring a lot of restoration for sale – he’s sent an advertisement for the magazine, which is yet to be published. It may have been him, or perhaps someone he knows, that you spoke to, as he lives in the Kent area.
I think you may have been given slightly incorrect advice. From time to time it’s true to say that members and others advertise part-complete restorations, either via the club’s magazine, or the sales/wanted page on this site – but the club doesn’t purchase or hold such vehicles in our possession. Similarly, occasionally the club will purchase complete cars for stripping down for spares at our used spares store – but these would rarely be suitable for restoration.
I know that our used spares rep has recently sent an advert for an A40 Countryman requiring a lot of restoration – though it’s not yet in the magazine nor on the website – it may be him (or someone who knows him) to whom you spoke as he lives in that area.
Hello, I am contacting you with regard to an unfinished project car I believe you may have in your clubs possession, that may be for sale. I recently met a gentleman in at supermarket car park, in Faversham Kent, who had a restored classic car that we spent some time admiring. He told me about your club, and suggested I contact you as he believed you had several old classic cars that may available for restoration. If this is the case, could you please contact me with details and any photographs you may have, as I am looking for a project to fulfill an ambition.
Many thanks,
Richard Thomas
trying again
My 51 A70 in Kangaroo Valley near Nowra NSW Australia
Hi,
Here is a photo of an Austin ‘Flying A’ tile we have just uncovered in our dealership from when we were Austin dealers in 1957, which we continued with through to the demise of MG Rover in 2005. We have just uncovered it while making alterations for the new MG franchise and thought it make interesting viewing.
Kind Regards,
Adam Brand – Sales Manager
My 1954 Austin Somerset saloon. Orig Englisch Registraton PNN-369
At this moment I’m restoring a LHD 1953 Somersetcoupe
The badge…
The badge
2013 Rally, Longbridge
Here’s my Morris and A-40/Users/Rob/Desktop/IMG_8138.JPG
just cant upload a pic – heck
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This is Audrey- 1954. We have had her 3 months and are slowing getting to grips with the biblical task of restoring her. I got a facebook page up to share the joy… shortly be submitting a request to join the club. Audrey is running great and only all the interior to remake.
Suggestions welcomed and appropriated. 2
Regards
Joao
This is Audrey- 1954. We have had her 3 months and are slowing getting to grips with the biblical task of restoring her. I got a facebook page up to share the joy… shortly be submitting a request to join the club. Audrey is running great and only all the interior to remake.
Suggestions welcomed and appropriated.
Regards
Joao
My Somerset is no show winner. She is worse than many parts cars that you may all own, but she is ours and we love her to bits 🙂 Rosie Rust is her name.
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Our three owners from new Austin A40 Devon 1951.
Was purchased by a lady who lived in Cambridgeshire,she was driven around in the car by her personal driver.
When she passed away the car then went into his ownership.
It was then left to his elderly niece after he passed on, who had the car put back into perfect condition.
She then decided to stop using it and we were deemed suitable new owners to look after the car until we no longer have the strength to climb aboard.!!!
She is very original with no replacement panels,interior or major mechanical parts.
A very roomy car ,which is a bit different to my other Austins…..Austin A30 Saloon,Austin A30 Van and Austin A35 Van.
This is how Holland looks like in spring.
This is how Holland looks like in spring on a sunny day.
Hi, I am the Austin 8 representative of the ACCC and am the Austin 8 register keeper.
Below you will find our cars Aussie and Dot. The two cars are both rare. Aussie is our 1939 two tone two door four light saloon and DOT is our grey Tourer.
For information about the Austin Eight in general, please feel free to contact me.
countryside…sorry
My lovely Somerset in italian countriside
A more up to date pic of my Somerset.
another pic-
Austin Dorset, for sale next year.
Ex Rex White car, photo taken at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire 25-08-12
Ex Rex White car still going strong, photo taken at Stoneleigh Warwickshire summer 2012
Austin 8 tourer recently put back in to use
My ’52 A40 Somerset, in the south of Italy
A day at Sywell
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22437729@N06/8544416266/
here’s a pic of my 53 Somerset…
Here’s a starter – a photo from last year’s annual rally at Sywell Aerodrome, Northants.