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1929' Austin Austin 7
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£15,950Published 4 March 2022ID: ui7VPb
Expired
2 years, 9 months ago
2 years, 9 months ago
Information from the owner
Body: Sports Car
Age: 93 years
Exterior color: Grey
Seller's comments about 1929' Austin Austin 7
Apparently inspired by the Peugeot Quadrilette, the now immortal Austin Seven was announced in 1922. It is amazing to think that its tiny splash-lubricated 696cc (soon increased to 747cc) engine was the design of an 18-year old draughtsman called Stanley Edge, and the Seven immediately became the smallest four cylinder-engined car on the British market. It featured four-wheel brakes, suspension by semi-elliptic transverse spring at the front and quarter elliptic units at the rear, while the steering was by a worm and wheel system. Taken to heart by the British public, the Seven remained in production from 1922 until 1939, during which time some 290, 000 were produced. It was also manufactured under licence in France, Germany, Japan and America. The remaining cars are a vital element of the vintage movement.
This charming little Austin vacated the Longbridge factory on June 10, 1929 and was first registered in London with the cherished transferrable number it has retained until this day – ‘UW 877’. It presents very well, and is finished in maroon over black, complemented by black interior trim, grey carpets and black weather gear. The car is supplied with a large history file and was the subject of a comprehensive photographic restoration by marque specialists Holmesdale Sevens of Battle, East Sussex in 1988, whilst the engine was rebuilt by the equally well-renowned Nigel Snow in 1999. A pleasing example of the breed, whose odometer currently stands at 4, 598, which one assumes is most probably the mileage travelled since the restoration.
Through all its variations and evolutions, it is perhaps in the guise of Chummy Tourer that the model is most fondly remembered. Continuing spares availability and a plethora of enthusiastic clubs mean that owning a Chummy in the 21st Century is still a practical proposition (as well as being a great entry into the Vintage Sports Car Club).
This charming little Austin vacated the Longbridge factory on June 10, 1929 and was first registered in London with the cherished transferrable number it has retained until this day – ‘UW 877’. It presents very well, and is finished in maroon over black, complemented by black interior trim, grey carpets and black weather gear. The car is supplied with a large history file and was the subject of a comprehensive photographic restoration by marque specialists Holmesdale Sevens of Battle, East Sussex in 1988, whilst the engine was rebuilt by the equally well-renowned Nigel Snow in 1999. A pleasing example of the breed, whose odometer currently stands at 4, 598, which one assumes is most probably the mileage travelled since the restoration.
Through all its variations and evolutions, it is perhaps in the guise of Chummy Tourer that the model is most fondly remembered. Continuing spares availability and a plethora of enthusiastic clubs mean that owning a Chummy in the 21st Century is still a practical proposition (as well as being a great entry into the Vintage Sports Car Club).
