The Austin Motor Company produced their little Seven from the early 1920s until the start of World War II.

Most recall the pretty bijou saloons and Chummy Tourers, but to satisfy the young blades of the Thirties, something a mite more dashing was required.

Hence was born the Nippy, Speedy, Ulster and others, with sporty two seater bodies and a little more in the way of performance.

CYE 281 is a factory built Nippy, with the aforesaid two seater bodywork, but having such creature comforts as a windscreen, folding hood and side screens.

The current owner has enjoyed the vehicle for some thirty years, taking it on long Continental runs and he even had it shipped out to New Zealand for the Millennium Rally in Hamilton.

Well known Austin Seven specialist Vince Leek rebuilt the mechanicals, fitting a Phoenix crankshaft to the two bearing 747cc engine, a fast road camshaft and a high pressure oil pump and filter.

Exhaust gases are removed by a four branch system and the four speed gearb...