£5,600 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1937 Austin 7 Open Road Tourer
Brightwells • UK • 1 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£5,600 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1937 Austin 7 Open Road Tourer
UK • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 78
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Austin Seven AAL Open Road Tourer has been in the same family for 89 years and comes with a large history file. Restored in 1991 and driven to the sale, it represents a unique slice of local history.
Condition
7
The car was restored in 1991 and lightly used since. The listing mentions that it is in fine shape for an 89-year-old car, and the photos show that John did a good job with the Austin. However, being lightly used since 1991 suggests some wear and tear.
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57,587 miles (via 2008 MOT)
AAL256871
1937
Auction
Manual
UJ8870
United Kingdom
£5,600 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1937 Austin 7 Open Road Tourer
Brightwells • UK • 1 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Description In single family ownership from new; restored in 1991 and lightly used since; large and interesting history file; original number plate; driven to the sale from Ludlow; not just a machine but a priceless slice of local history As you might imagine, we have sold many dozens of Austin Sevens over the last 20+ years, but few come with a story like this one.
Ordered new by The Hon Sybil Wheeler of Bitterley Court near Ludlow, it has remained in the family ever since – a period of 89 years.
Unveiled in August 1936, the AAL Open Road Tourer was the open-top version of the four-seater New Ruby Saloon and marked the swansong of the Austin Seven before it was replaced by the ill-fated Eight in February 1939, which had to be shelved for six years when war was declared in September 1939.
Like the New Ruby, the AAL Tourer used a low-slung, long-wheelbase chassis which gave a more stable ride and slightly more interior room than the vintage Sevens of the Twenties.
The traditional 74...
Price Analysis vs Other Sevens
£1,015
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,248
Median Price (Since 2020)
£36,352
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 10th Sept 2008
Latest MOT mileage:
57,587 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 10th Sept 2008, 57,587 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Passed
On 10th Sept 2008, 57,587 miles
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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