Description
Introduced in 1956 the A35 replaced the A30 giving improved acceleration & top speed to meet the improving road conditions and growing expectations of drivers in the mid 1950’s
Our example is an early car manufactured on 1st February 1957 in the favoured combination of Tweed Grey with contrasting red interior. After an extensive period in storage our A35 was purchased in 2007 by an automotive engineer as a re-commissioning project that quickly escalated into a full strip down and six year photographic rebuild to near concourse standard.
All mechanical components were inspected, repaired/ replaced as required, a new interior with seats, roof lining and carpets fitted finished off with a first-class professional respray.
In 2018 Milestone Classics purchased the car and the new owner wanted to recreate an A35 that would be capable of coping with modern traffic conditions while also using contemporary upgrades that would have been available to owners during the 1960’s while also retaining an utterly standard appearance.
Paul & Jamie worked closely with Robin sourcing parts/ developing the car over a period of six weeks and the final result is truly remarkable.
Summary of Work:
· Front disc brake conversion
· Brake servo + remote brake master cylinder
· Cooper (12G295) cylinder head
· Electronic ignition
· Twin SU carbs & manifold
· Electric fuel pump
· Alternator conversion
· Anti-roll bar with lowered suspension
· Kenlow fan
· H4 headlamps & visors
· Heated windscreen, upgraded wipers & electric washers
· Ignition cut-off
· Rear fog & reversing lights
· Hazard lights
· Dashboard binnacle including oil-pressure, water temp & rev counter
· Waxoyl floor/ box sections
· Safety belts
· New chrome radiator surround and metal sun-visor
Built with passion by the owner and the skill & knowledge of Milestones team the final result is one of the prettiest and most capable A35’s that you could hope to find.
A special car available at a fraction of the build cost you will not be disappointed.
