9th Aug, 2025 13:00

The Barons August 2025 Auction

1952 Austin A70 Hereford Pickup
A rare vehicle with lots of character

 Estimate
£13,000 - £15,000

 Lot details

Registration: OKT 152

Odometer: 53,785

Chassis: BK3117760

MOT: Exempt

• 2199cc
• Low owner
• Previously restored
• Good history folder

1952 Austin A70 Hereford Pickup - a rare British classic.

The A70 Hereford Pickup was based on the A70 Hereford Saloon, produced by the Austin motor Company. The Pickup model was wider and slightly longer, with an extra 3 inches in the wheelbase and only around 50,000 units produced in its 4 years production run. Even when new, this was a rare vehicle to come by.

This A70 is an excellent example of a car that turns heads wherever it goes. Previously restored, the vehicle presents well, with the Red and White paintwork looking great with all the chrome shining. The pickup bed even looks good and the car is said to drive well. The car was restored over many years by the previous owner and was in the same family since 1999. The V5C is now showing only 3 former keepers and only around 53,785 miles on the odometer. There are various parts invoices going back many years, with all the work being carried out by the previous owner. The current owner has loved the car since he bought it a few years ago, and is now sadly selling due to no longer having the space for it. In his ownership, the care has done no miles and the owner converted it to alternator charging, as well as adding some flashing indicators. Other than this, the car has remained the same and has remained in good condition.

The history file is extensive, with various invoices and a number of handbooks present, as well as a workshop manual and the original buff logbook. This restoration that was carried out on this vehicle was a long term labour of love and shows in the standard of finish and details seen on the car, even down to the hand painted Austin sign on the back.

This is definitely a one of chance to own something that has had a meticulous amount of time and attention given to it, making it perfect for all sorts of shows and some great weekend drives.

As with all vehicles, we encourage potential buyers to view the vehicle in person and make their own judgement. The team here at Barons, Marchwood, Southampton, will be happy to help and answer questions you may have.