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Est: £8,000 - £14,000
1931 Austin 7 RM Special
UK • 28 Nov 2026 • Lot 94r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Austin 7 'Ruby' has been extensively modified for trials use, featuring a rebuilt 'trials spec' engine with a Phoenix crank and upgraded components. The car presents beautifully after a full restoration, including a repaint in green with black wings and new Tudor wheels with Blockley tyres.
Condition
8
Restored, modified, excellent condition
/ 10
61,235 miles
132551
1931
Auction
Manual
OG8 905
United Kingdom
Description
Beautifully restored tuned 'trials spec' engine Phoenix crank New Tudor wheels and Blockley tyres
Herbert Austin’s approach to construction meant there was no single ‘standard’ Austin 7.
Developed in large numbers from 1923, the cars came in numerous body styles and were soon competing in both circuit racing and trials.
They remain popular in both original and modified forms, as this charming example embodies.
Originally a standard Ruby, it was subsequently stripped by its then owner and its roof lowered by 2 inches.
The bare-metal shell was then primed and repainted in its current ‘Lily-Pad’ green with contrasting black wings.
Beneath the bonnet, Austin 7 specialists Pigsty Racing upgraded the engine to ‘trials’ specification, fitting a forged Phoenix crankshaft, new crack-tested conrods and forged pistons.
Further modifications include a revised oil system, gas-flowed ports, specialist ‘Pigsty’ valve springs, new valve guides and a ‘Pigsty’ trials-profile camshaft.
A modified...
Price Analysis vs Other Seven RMs
£6,720
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,758
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,240
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Aug 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
6,123 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 17th Aug 2022, 6,123 miles
Passed
On 20th Aug 2021, 123 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- wiper not working
Failed
On 19th Aug 2021, 120 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification trailing arm bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification trailing arm bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment quadrant bolt insecure (1.1.6 (c))
Advisory:
- wiper not working
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