THE PALMEN BARNFIND COLLECTION BY GALLERY AALDERING - AUCTIONED BY CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS

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Introduced at the famous London Motor Show in 1948, the flamboyant appearance of the Austin A90 Atlantic Convertible caught the attention of both visitors and the press. Beneath the charming body were coil springs at the front, a driven rear axle with leaf springs, drum brakes and a cross-shaped chassis. The 4-speed transmission was operated from the steering column and the standard equipment of the A90 included heater, central fog lamp, EKCO radio and adjustable steering column. The A90 was originally sold as a four-seater drophead, but in October 1949 the convertible was joined by the Austin A90 Atlantic Coupé, which was mechanically identical and could be specified with a soft top. The A90 Atlantic Coupé also had the distinctive feature of a rear window that could be raised and lowered by a lever above the driver's side mirror. In 1951 the A90 received a fully hydraulic braking system and Austin discontinued production of the convertible in the same year, while the Coupé was built until September 1952. Only 7,981 Coupés and Convertibles were produced, of which only a limited number exist today. The A90 Atlantic Coupé had a characteristic design with flowing lines and a long hood. It was equipped with a 2.6-liter six-cylinder engine that produced 88 horsepower and a top speed of approximately 140 km/h. The durability of the 2.6-liter engine is evidenced by the fact that an Austin A90 Atlantic broke 63 American automobile records over a seven-day period at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1949. All in all, the A90 Atlantic Coupé is an iconic car of the '50s and a collector's favorite because of its unique design and rarity. It symbolizes an era in British automotive history when carmakers were trying to compete with their European counterparts and make their mark on the international luxury car market.

The cars on offer are part of a static collection that has been accumulated over the last 40 years. They are mainly in an unrestored, original but dusty condition. We have not tried to start any of the cars. We have been informed that the engines have been turned, on a regular basis, but the exact condition of the cars and the engines is unknown to us.

You can inspect the cars on the viewing days for which you have to make a reservation through our ticketshop - www.eventix.shop/xmxuc9fs.

AUCTION DATES

Start auction:
Friday, May 19 – 17:00

Closing:
Monday, June 5, from 20:00 - Part 1
Tuesday, June 6, from 20:00 - Part 2
Wednesday, June 7, from 20:00 - Part 3

Viewing days:

Due to the expected high attendance, you will only be able to visit a viewing day if you purchase an admission ticket. Registration for a viewing day is required. Buy an admission ticket - www.eventix.shop/xmxuc9fs. You can then choose a time slot on one of the viewing days. You must attend within this time slot, but can stay longer if desired.

Saturday, May 27 – 9:00-18:00
Sunday, May 28 – 9:00-18:00
Monday, May 29 – 9:00-18:00

Location:
Einsteinstraat 10
3316 GG Dordrecht
The Netherlands

We offer two types of tickets for our viewing days:

Admission ticket - 1 person + auction catalog
This ticket includes admission to the event and a copy of our full-color, 240-page auction catalog.

Admission ticket - 2 persons + auction catalog
This ticket includes admission for two persons and one copy of our full-color, 240-page auction catalog.

Please note: Without an admission ticket you will not be able to visit the viewing days. Your ticket for this event is an e-ticket. The e-ticket is a PDF document and can be viewed and downloaded as many times as you like. Each e-ticket has a unique code that can be used only once. Your e-tickets can be scanned directly off your phone's screen or printed.

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