Abandoned classic motor gathering dust in shed for nearly 50 years is for sale for a bargain price – but there’s a catch
A CLASSIC car which was left to gather dust in a shed for nearly 50 years is now up for sale – but it comes with a catch.
The 1954 Austin A30 was owned by three generations of women from the same Norfolk family who clocked up 61,271 miles in it.
However, 49 years ago, after being driven to Spain. Portugal and back by the vendor and her friend, it was parked in a barn and never used again.
She bought a Renault as she was getting married but could not bring herself to get rid of the Austin.
It has remained in the same spot for five decades and still has 1974 European road maps on its passenger seat.
Toy Smurfs she bought from petrol stations during the trip are also still on the dashboard.
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Now in her late 60s, the owner has decided it was the right time to sell it.
The vehicle, which is covered in a thick layer of dust, is being sold by a descendant at Anglia Car Auctions, of King's Lynn.
It is being sold with no reserve but the auctioneers expect it will fetch £2,000.
The car would need a full restoration to run again.
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Guy Snelling, of Anglia Car Auctions, said: "The car is being sold by the youngest of the three generations of women who drove it.
"She went with her friend on a road trip to Spain and Portugal in 1974 and parked it in the barn afterwards.
"She got married and bought a Renault but could not bring herself to part with the Austin.
"She now feels it is the right time to sell it."
"It is a real 'time capsule' car and it still has the maps inside.
"It is remarkable to think it has been in the same place in the farm shed on the Norfolk coast for almost 50 years.
"With a full restoration it could run again."
The sale takes place on August 19.
