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£9,200
1934 Austin Seven Nippy Highly cherished from a private collection
United Kingdom • 9 Dec 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1934 Austin Seven Nippy, sold for £9,200, is a well-restored example from a private collection, believed to be the earliest surviving Nippy. While it retains its original body, wings, and scuttle, it features replaced doors, a respray, and a non-original engine, appealing to enthusiasts who value its history and appearance over complete originality.
Condition
7
While the car boasts excellent chrome, a nice interior, and recent weather gear, the replaced doors, respray, and rebuilt wheels indicate it's not entirely original. The absence of the original engine and accident history further contribute to a rating below 'Pristine' or 'Outstanding'. However, the attention to detail in the restoration and its historical significance elevate it above 'Good'.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
196018
Odometer:
73,000 miles
Reg Number:
JX 1832
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Here we have a very nice and original Austin Nippy finished in Maroon with Black arches, excellent chrome and a very nice interior.
This car has only come on to the market due to a bereavement of the owner who was an avid Austin collector and a very active member of the Austin community.
It comes with a lovely put together selection of photographs detailing some of the car’s history through the years and details from the Austin Owner’s Club.
This fine example dates from between April and May 1934 and is believed to be the earliest Nippy known to have survived.
It even incorporates an aluminium boot lid which is believed to be a left-over from 65 production.
Purchased as a major project from eBay by its previous owner, it was last used in 1963 when it was taken off the road following an accident.
A photograph picture frame shows the subsequent restoration, which included the sourcing of a number of hard-to-find parts that were missing.
The original body is numbered 358 and it ret...
Points of note
£1,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,360
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,050
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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