£23,772
1930 Austin Seven Swallow
Historics • UK • 24 Nov 2018
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£23,772
1930 Austin Seven Swallow
UK • 24 Nov 2018 • Lot 310
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Austin Seven Swallow is a rare and largely original example, notable for its rebuilt 747cc engine and clean chassis. While the interior is well-preserved, the cracked paintwork suggests it may need some cosmetic work, potentially affecting its overall value despite its mechanical soundness.
Condition
6
The car is largely original with a rebuilt engine, which is a plus. However, the paintwork is cracked, indicating some cosmetic issues. The interior is well-preserved, and the chassis is exceptionally clean. Overall, it presents well but needs some cosmetic attention.
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3,370 miles
B970C998202
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
GF 365
1930
Auction
£23,772
1930 Austin Seven Swallow
Historics • UK • 24 Nov 2018
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
The Austin Seven Swallow is arguably the first Jaguar produced as it was designed, styled and built by William Lyons & William Walmsley at the Swallow Coachbuilding Company before it became Jaguar Cars shortly after World War II.
Production of their stylish sidecars began in the workshops of their Swallow Motor Company, whilst, at the same time, Sir Herbert Austin launched the cheap and simple ‘Seven’ model to compete with the light cycle cars of the period.
An association was formed between Austin and the Swallow Sidecar Company and, although somewhat at arms’ length, each firm benefitted from the association with the Swallow coachwork giving the Seven a fashionable air that wasn’t available in house at Austin.
The first hand formed aluminium over wood Swallow Roadster bodies appeared on the Austin Seven chassis in 1927 with the two-door saloon being launched at The London Motor Show in October 1928.
The Swallow was known for its distinctive lines, colour schemes and bold, barrel ...
Price Analysis vs Other Seven Swallows
£12,012
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,853
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,693
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 16th Nov 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
3,621 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 17th Nov 2018, 3,621 miles
Passed
On 30th Aug 2017, 3,592 miles
Passed
On 18th Aug 2016, 3,532 miles
Failed
On 18th Aug 2016, 3,532 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
MOT Mileage Trend
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