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£13,584

1932 Austin 7 Gordon England Special

United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2021 • Lot 193

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a lovely Austin 7, a classic British economy car produced from 1923 to 1939. This particular model is presented in a traditional blue vinyl body with grey accents and a natural aluminium bonnet cover, featuring a black interior and hood in good condition. Recent refurbishment includes the wheels, complete with new inner tubes. Powered by a 747cc four-cylinder engine paired with a three-speed manual gearbox, this rare car is described as being 'on the button,' making it a noteworthy find for collectors.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in good condition, with a refurbished wheels and new inner tubes fitted. The interior and hood are also in good condition. The car is powered by a lively engine and is said to be 'on the button!' These factors suggest that the car is in very good condition for its age.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

158621

Odometer:

8,324 miles

Reg Number:

EP 5355

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Austin 7 is an economy car that was produced from 1923 until 1939 in the UK.

It was nicknamed the ‘baby Austin’ and was, at that time, one of the most popular cars produced for the British market and also sold well abroad.

Its effect on the British market was similar to that of the Model T Ford in the US.

Herbert Austin's son-in-law, Arthur Waite, soon began to achieve remarkable sporting successes beginning at Brooklands in March 1923 and the next month at Monza.

Another driver, E C Gordon England, persuaded Sir Herbert to provide him with a racing 7.

Waite and Lou Kings (chief tester) then experienced a run of failure brought about by inadequate engine lubrication for racing conditions.

Meanwhile, Gordon England, flushed with success from establishing six new class records at Brooklands, had built a special lightweight two-seater body weighing just 20lb and entered it in the 1100cc class for the Junior Car Club 200 mile race at Brooklands in October 1923.

There Gordon Engl...