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1949 Austin A40 Sports Jensen pre-production [GD2] Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin: 
![1949 Austin A40 Sports Jensen pre-production [GD2]](i818922.jpg)
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Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene
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◊ 2015-06-03 00:55 |
![[Image: 09-20a40spts.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/10314/09-20a40spts.jpg) ![[Image: 09-20a40sptsc.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/10314/09-20a40sptsc.jpg) ![[Image: 09-20a40sptsd.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/10314/09-20a40sptsd.jpg) Probably debut at the 1949 London Motor Show. "The initial GD2 Series began in November 1950 and featured a floor gear change and dashboard identical to that of the Devon. The later GD3 Series began production in August 1951 and ended in April 1953, featuring a steering-column gear change, full hydraulic brakes, and a revised dash with a centred instrument panel." - from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_A40_Sports . So this is GD2. Surprising that a sports car was revised to incorporate column change ... |
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◊ 2015-06-03 21:49 |
The elder brother of a friend had one of these, it is not a sports car. It is certainly more sporting than Devon or a Somerset, but that would not be difficult. IIRC they were built at Jensen's. |
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