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£7,840

1931 Austin 7 RL

United Kingdom • 25 Nov 2023 • Lot 105

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a charming Austin 7, a popular pre-war car manufactured between 1922 and 1939. The vendor has owned it for eight years, driving it sparingly and garaging it. Recent maintenance includes work on the headlining, prop shaft joints, and rewiring, with £1,000 spent on general upkeep.

Condition

7

Based on the description, the car has been well-maintained, garaged, and had recent maintenance. The headlining, prop shaft joints, and rewiring have been replaced. However, given its age and the fact that it's a 'charming example' rather than a fully restored one, it likely has some minor imperfections consistent with a Very Good rating.

/ 10

Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

127549

Odometer:

5,622 miles

Reg Number:

JF 1156

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Because of Herbert Austin’s approach to construction, there is no such thing as a standard Austin 7 as, from 1923, they were built in large numbers and in many different body styles.

It is not surprising that they were often also raced at both circuit and trials.

From that day to this, they are still widely enjoyed both as standard and in modified form, as this charming example represents.

Nicknamed the Baby Austin, the Austin 7 was manufactured between 1922 and 1939.

Herbert Austin’s concept was to provide a small car that would meet the needs of aspiring families to own an affordable motor car.

It was one of the most popular models produced for the British market and also sold well abroad.

When production ceased in 1939, 290,000 cars and vans had been produced.

This delightful Austin 7 has been in our vendor’s tenure for the last eight years.

During which time he has only driven 200 miles.

This Austin has always been garaged and has obviously been well looked after.

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