Year: 1935 Make: Austin Model: 7 EB Nippy Registration: BUO 607 Chassis No: 230598 Engine No: M180568 Odometer: 74,628 • Needs full recommissioning • Being sold as a non runner Few pre-war British sportscars capture the spirit of affordable motoring quite like the Austin 7 Nippy.

Introduced in 1934 as the sporting evolution of the highly successful Austin Seven, the Nippy combined lightweight construction, attractive coachwork and lively performance to create one of the most enjoyable small sportscars of its era.

The model featured a tuned version of Austin's renowned 747cc four-cylinder engine, coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox, and was capable of speeds approaching 65mph, impressive performance for such a compact machine.

Production numbers were limited, with fewer than 1,000 examples believed to have been built, making surviving cars highly sought-after today.

Manufactured at Longbridge in approximately July 1935, this vehicle was first registered in Devon between August an...