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1937 Austin Seven Opal Tourer

United Kingdom • 27 Nov 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a late 1937 Austin Seven Opal, a scarce variant, finished in Dark Blue with Black accents. It has undergone a restoration and recent mechanical improvements, including new bushes, kingpins, fuel tank, and radiator. The car comes with a history file including invoices, MOT certificates, and old logbooks.

Condition

7

The car has been subject to a previous restoration and has benefitted from much improvement during the vendor's ownership. New parts include bushes, kingpins, a fuel tank, and a radiator. There is mention of wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels, but no mention of dents, scratches, or paint damage.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

275532

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

AWV 570

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Spurred on by the introduction of the Horsepower Tax in 1921, Sir Herbert Austin began working on the concept of a small family car despite opposition from the company’s board due to their being in receivership at the time.

Undaunted, Sir Herbert engaged the services of a young draftsman from the Longbridge Plant, eighteen-year-old Stanley Edge, and plans were drawn up in the billiard room of his house, Lickey Grange.

Initially powered by a side valve four-cylinder engine of 696cc (subsequently enlarged to 747cc / 10.5hp) and featuring a detachable cylinder head, the new model was rated at 7.2 horsepower.

In August 1934, the Austin Seven range was updated with three new editions – the Opal, the Ruby and the Pearl, known as the 'Jewel' range.

By the time production ceased with the advent of war in 1939 some 290,000 cars and vans had been produced.

Chassis ‘275532’ is a notably late Opal having been road-registered on the 12 th July 1937.

Finished in the attractive colour scheme of...