£4,032 • £4,000 - £6,000
1937 Austin Seven Ruby
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Austin Seven Ruby, from a deceased estate, underwent a body-off restoration in the early 1990s and has seen limited use since. Recent servicing costing £6,300, along with a transferable number plate and extensive history, enhance its appeal and value.
Condition
7
The car had a body-off restoration in the early 1990s and has only covered 5,000 miles since. The car has had recent servicing and new parts fitted at a cost of £6,300. There are invoices for regular upkeep. The description notes that the car appears to be in very good shape with a nicely mellowed red leather interior and a reassuringly clean and solid underside. However, the car is not in perfect condition, requiring minor reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
270114
Chassis No:
Odometer:
5,000 miles
NV9240
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description From a deceased estate; body-off restoration in the early 1990s and only 5k miles since; £6,300 recently spent on new parts and servicing; lots of history; transferable number; lots to like about this one First registered in Northamptonshire in April 1937, this super little Ruby was treated to a body-off restoration in the early 1990s and has covered around 5,000 miles since in the hands of three owners, the second of whom kept it for 15 years (2008 – 2023) as part of a collection of Vintage cars.
There are many invoices to show regular upkeep since the restoration was completed in 1993.
The current owner acquired the Ruby from Shore Classics of Weymouth in September 2023, the invoice showing that it cost £7,185.
He promptly sent it to Glyn Edwards of Llandysul with instructions to go right through the car and attend to any faults.
This ultimately cost a further £6,300 and included: full service and tune-up; carb rebuilt; full brake system overhaul; new water pump; whee...
Points of note
£1,060
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,175
Median Price (Since 2020)
£11,611
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 21 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
16,506 miles
Registration Date
1937-04-30
MOT History
Passed
On May 22 2012 with 16,506 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- ns door lower hinge pin needs repair
Passed
On May 04 2011 with 16,492 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Sep 25 2009 with 16,462 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
User Entered:
- osf body mount rusted
Passed
On Oct 02 2008 with 16,402 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- noise from nsf wheel bearing
- some play in steering drop arm front joint
Passed
On Aug 09 2007 with 16,341 miles
Failed
On Aug 06 2007 with 16,341 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jul 31 2006 with 16,266 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Propshaft component defective
Passed
On Jul 25 2005 with 16,244 miles
Failed
On Jun 24 2005 with 16,230 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- Centre Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Front Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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