1967 Austin A110 Mk II Westminster Super Deluxe - DORSET VINTAGE & CLASSIC aUCTIONS Thursday 24th October 2019 Henstridge Airfield Henstridge, Somerset, BA8 0TN

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Henstridge, Somerset, BA8 0TN

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1967 Austin A110 Mk II Westminster Super Deluxe Auto Saloon

Registration Number: LJF 172F

Chassis Number: ABS11/13025

Engine Number: 25224

Transmission: Automatic

Steering: Right Hand Drive

MOT Test Expiry: Exempt

Mileage: 54147

Guide Price: £8000 - 10000

Road Tax Exempt

Lot No: 211

The Austin A90 Six Westminster was introduced in 1954, a large family saloon with the B.M.C. C-series straight-six engine of 2639cc. Independent coil-sprung suspension with wishbones was fitted to the front with a live rear axle with leaf springs and an anti-roll bar.

The A95 followed in 1956 and the A105 Westminster with increased power, an automatic gearbox option or an overdrive for the manual gearbox.

The first of the Pininfarina designed cars appeared in 1959. The engine grew to 2912cc with twin S.U. carburettors and the final upgrade was produced in 1961 as the A110 Westminster. This version had the extended wheelbase, giving more space for the rear seat passengers, 13inch wheels and the C-series engine now produced 120hp.

LJF 172F is a fine-looking example of the last series and designated the A110 Super Deluxe. Finished in Arianca beige over Old English White with satin beige leather trim and deep pile wool carpets.  It offers comfortable accommodation for 4/5, with lovely walnut veneer dashboard. The vendor describes the coachwork, chassis and underside as very good, mentioning that the paintwork has had some attention.

Mechanical condition is described as all good; the engine having been recently serviced, drives through a three-speed automatic gearbox. The steering has been uprated to rack and pinion, the original box is available with the car. A slight oil leak is noted, whilst the radiator and cooling system are all good. The exhaust system was upgraded to stainless steel when replaced. Various notes on file add that the dynamo was refurbished in 2019 and King-Pins replaced in 2018. The vendor reports spending some £7,195 on the car in the last three and a half years of ownership. It may be that the recorded mileage of 54147 could be genuine but is not warranted.

This lovely Westminster comes with a V5C registration certificate, a driver’s handbook and a carefully maintained file of history. A great car for the longer journeys and good to take to classic shows.

ADDENDUM

Also included in the file is a BMIHT certificate.

Auction Date: 24 October 2019

SOURCE: http://www.dvca.co.uk/vehicles-for-auction-view.php?classic-cars=Austin-Austin-A110-Mk-II-Westminster-Super-Deluxe-Auto-Saloon5099

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1966 RENAULT ALPINE A108 F.A.S.A CABRIOLET - COYS AUCTIONS GRAND MARQUES SALE MECC, Forum 100, 6229GV Maastricht, The Netherlands SATURDAY 13th JANUARY 2018

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1966 RENAULT ALPINE A108 F.A.S.A CABRIOLET

CHASSIS NUMBER: CO103

Dieppe-born Jean R. initially made his name racing and rallying in the 1950’s at the wheel of self-prepared rear-engined Renaults. The master of the diminutive 4CV, he secured class wins in such major events as the Mille Miglia and Coupe Des Alpes rally. Quick to incorporate his own modifications, he replaced the three-speed gearboxes with five-speed units and even built some lightweight alloy-bodied cars that he campaigned with success at Le Mans and Sebring. It was then a short step to the formation of ‘Societe des Automobiles Alpine’ and cars of his own design – the name was chosen to reflect his past successes in alpine rallies – and the company’s first offering, the A106, was a star of the 1954 Paris Salon. Embodying the best of everything he had learnt from his modified Renaults, the A106 was a rear-engined Coupe based on Renault 4CV mechanicals and clothed in a lightweight body made of fibreglass. Alpine then conspired with Michelotti to produce a stylish low-slung Cabriolet version which was underpinned by an especially stiff backbone chassis of the type that would become Alpine’s hallmark.

The Fabrica Automobile Societa Anonyma or F.A.S.A were a tuning company that were licensed to build Renault motorcars for the Spanish market. With the expertise of Jean Rédélé and Manuel Jiménez Alfaro, they used their motorsport facilities to tune Alpines with Renault supplied components and gained a reputation for excellent limited edition models with a strong racing emphasis.

Just like Michelotti, F.A.S.A were successful in producing a ‘stylish low-slung Cabriolet’ and this is what we are proud to have on offer with us here today.

This particular example has been owned by the current vendor for almost 20 years and has been subject to an older restoration, is described to be in good condition throughout.

Despite being considered very collectable and desirable in France and Italy, due to very low production numbers, on a global scale, these very stylish and evocative little Alpines are still, even today, only now being really understood and are becoming increasingly collectable.

Posing a clearly fantastic investment opportunity, these Alpines are also great fun to drive and are truly iconic in design and identifiable worldwide.

ORIGINAL SOURCE: http://www.coys.co.uk/cars/1966-renault-alpine-a108-f-a-s-a-cabriolet-2

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