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1931 Austin Seven RM De Luxe Saloon

United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1931 Austin Seven RM De Luxe Saloon is a rare, short wheelbase model that was restored between 2009 and 2013 after being stored for 47 years. The car has matching chassis and engine numbers, wool cloth trim, and comes with extensive paperwork and awards.

Condition

8

The car was shed-stored for many years but has been extensively restored. It's described as nicely detailed with authentically replicated upholstery and believed to be a low mileage car. It has also won awards, featured on a magazine cover, and been professionally cared for. This indicates a very well-maintained vehicle with minimal cosmetic imperfections.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

134960

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

TV 4096

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Registration No : TV 4096 Chassis No : 134960 MOT : Exempt By 1930, ‘tin tops’ had overtaken open tourers in popularity prompting Austin to produce a ‘Box Saloon’ derivative of its immortal Seven.

The newcomer featured a steel body bolted to its A-frame chassis.

Steering was by worm & wheel and the gutsy 747cc side-valve four-cylinder engine developed some 24bhp at 4,500 rpm - enough to propel the compact four-seater to 60mph for those brave enough to try! Fuel consumption was rated at 35-40 mpg, while braking was by cable operated drums all round.

Introduced in January 1931, the RM was the last of the short (6ft 3in) wheelbase saloons.

Steel panelled, it featured ‘wide doors’ to facilitate access for rear sear passengers and could be had in standard or De Luxe guises.

Only in production for a year or so, the RM was superseded by the longer (6ft 9in) wheelbase RN.

Finished in the special order combination of Blue over Black with a Silver swage line, this delightful RM Saloon was ...