Lot Ended
Description
Still flying the flag for its long term garage owner (1976
+) with the original decals intact; wonderfully intact pickup that's
seen some careful recommissioning to preserve the patina after 24 years in
storage
First registered in September 1969 this
cracker of an Austin 8 cwt Pickup still wears the livery and colours of F A
Donovan & son, a new and used car sales firm in Sandbach that acquired it in
1976.
Understood to have been tucked away for
the last 25 years or so, we gather it has benefitted from some recommissioning
while trying hard to retain the original look and feel and kept to the original
specification down to the ‘crinkly’ radiator grill, stock hubcaps and Austin
bonnet badge.
The commercial variants featured
telescopic dampers, stiffer leaf suspension and a lower final drive ratio for
improved laden weight performance.
We are told
new parts included a water pump, radiator, clutch and tyres – although then this
was done we are unclear, that said, the A-series 1,098cc engine ran well,
starting promptly and runnning well as we moved it around for these
shots and video although the driver’s seat squab has certainly seen better days
– but its been retained to keep it as original as feasible and manages to
maintain that ‘used in service just yesterday’ feel which is
remarkable.
The history file includes the V5C
showing three former keepers to the current, an old style V5C showing sole
ownership by F A Donovan, period job card notes with its maintenance history for
F A Donovan between 1982 and 1978 and 47,692 miles – it currently shows 97,990
miles which we assume to be genuine given the history on file. The file also
includes a ream of parts/technical drawings and exploded
views.
A cursory glance under the truck shows
how solid and well preserved it is while maintaining that fabulous Patina
atop. Ideal as a PR vehicle, or
companion to the many classic car shows and events through the summer – or ideal
as a Goodwood Revival prop or just ManCave art – who knows, that choice remains
yours.
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