{"product_id":"1959-austin-a40-driver-s-handbook-original-97h-1650b-bmc-car-manual","title":"1959 Austin A40 Driver’s Handbook Original 97H 1650B BMC Car Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Original driver’s handbook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaker \/ Brand: The Austin Motor Co. Ltd. \/ BMC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVehicle: Austin A40 Saloon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Longbridge, Birmingham, England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate: May 1959\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Number: 97H 1650B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Illustrated softcover handbook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePages: 64\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour: Blue cover with gold lettering\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: Specifications, controls, driving instructions, maintenance, service information, index and wiring diagram\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarkings: Handwritten “1961” notation on the illustrated vehicle page\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtective Cover: Currently housed in a clear removable sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn original May 1959 Austin A40 Driver’s Handbook supplied for owners of the distinctive Pininfarina-styled A40 Saloon. Covering everything from operating the controls and routine maintenance to technical specifications and the wiring diagram, it is an appealing piece of original factory literature for an Austin owner, restorer or collector of British motoring memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Please refer to the detailed description and photographs below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine vintage original handbook dating from 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Considerable age and storage wear throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Blue card covers show extensive mottling, surface deterioration, staining, fading and edge wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Gold cover lettering remains visible but is faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Interior pages display water marks, scattered staining, handling marks and age toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Some pages have softened or worn edges and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Handwritten “1961” notation appears beside the Austin A40 illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding remains intact and the pages shown are legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Currently housed in a removable clear protective sleeve to help preserve its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A well-used but characterful original handbook rather than a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photographs form an important part of the description and condition report. Please examine them carefully as they best illustrate the handbook’s condition, age, character and overall presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all vintage and pre-owned items, signs of age, use and handling are to be expected and should be considered part of the item’s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 21.5 cm high × 14 cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are taken by hand and may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis handbook was manufactured to the standards applicable at the time of publication and is offered primarily as a vintage motoring collectible and reference item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile it contains original operating and maintenance information, owners should consult appropriate current technical advice before relying upon it for vehicle repair or servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 Every item is carefully wrapped and packaged to help ensure it arrives safely at its new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWherever possible, quality recycled packaging materials are reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – please contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on eligible items – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup from Vintage HQ Heidelberg is welcome by prior arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties, taxes, tariffs and customs charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need additional photographs? 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