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£4,781

1936 Austin Seven AAK Tourer

United Kingdom • 3 Dec 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1936 Austin Seven AAK Tourer, one of only 15 remaining on UK roads, was sold for £4,781. It starts easily due to a recent battery and has undergone engine work in 2018, but shows its age with prior restorations and included historical documents.

Condition

6

The car is described as "very useable" and starting readily, which suggests good mechanical condition. However, it also mentions previous restoration work since the late 1980s and the presence of "old photographs" and "invoices," implying some age and wear. Therefore, a 'Good' condition rating seems appropriate, indicating moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

258944

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

COM 657

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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

Undaunted, he engaged the services of a young draughtsman from the Longbridge plant, eighteen-year-old Stanley Edge, and plans were drawn up in the billiard room of Sir Herbert's house, Lickey Grange.

Initially powered by a sidevalve four-cylinder engine of 696cc with detachable cylinder head, the new model was rated at 7.2 horsepower but was almost immediately enlarged to 747cc and 7.8hp.

The early 1930s was a period of significant development, with a longer chassis introduced in 1931 and a four-speed gearbox for the 1933 models, whilst in July 1934, the low-chassis range appeared and synchromesh became a feature.

Understood to be one of 15 'AAK' Tourers left on UK roads, COM 657 has benefited from previous restoration works recorded in the accompanying history file since the ...