1951 Austin A70 Hereford Drophead Coupé by Carbodies [BD3]

1951 Austin A70 Hereford Drophead Coupé [BD3] in 77 Sunset Strip, TV Series, 1958-1964 Ep. 2.11

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin: — Made for: USA

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Author	Message
zodiac ◊ 2019-11-12 21:37	For a while I believed this to be an Austin A40 Sommerset Convertible, but I'm not so sure now.
dsl ◊ 2019-11-12 22:09	A40 Somerset works for me ..... But if it's not, it's something/whatever US.
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2019-11-12 22:36	It looks like its an A70 Hereford to me.
zodiac ◊ 2019-11-13 10:54	Yes, I can agree with that, on condition that the rear number plate surroundings look the same on the A70 Coupé and the A40 Convertible. I've tried to search on the net, but failed to find any pictures of the rear. The flat top of the front wheel arch look promising, though...
dsl ◊ 2019-11-13 14:45	Only 266 A70 DHC [BD3] made, 1951-52. 180 or 186 sold in UK, rest for export, including US. Can't find much for rear pics either, but this white-metal model page might help. And good news for @zodiac - they were built by Carbodies of Coventry .
dsl ◊ 2021-05-03 15:42	dsl wrote Can't find much for rear pics .. We now have one.