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Lot 1019
1925/ 6 Austin 7 Pramhood Chummy
Reg. no. EY 2737
Chassis no. 13758
Engine no. M13787
Although not the first affordable small car on the UK market, none of those previously had come from a company that had the capacity and resources to make them a long-lasting success until Austin launched the Seven. A huge success from launch in 1922, the Seven remained in production until 1939. Well built, economical and easily maintained without specialist assistance, the Seven made motoring accessible to many thousands of motorists who otherwise would have had to make do with a motorcycle, or public transport. Its introduction helped save the Austin Company that had almost been crippled by the development and launch of the large 20hp model, and by the mid-1920s the Seven dominated the light car market in Britain. The most enduringly iconic model of the early years of the Seven is the Chummy, and in the 100th anniversary year of the Seven, they remain as popular as ever, with a vibrant community and plenty of specialist support.
This Chummy was built in 1925 and then registered in February 1926. We understand that the car was rebuilt from an unrestored project using a Roach body some years ago. The car is still in excellent condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. It is offered from a local car collection with a V5C.
Estimate: £16, 000 - 18, 000
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on October 15th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. A fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auctions website. Bids can be left with the auctioneer, made online, by telephone or live in person. All lots are subject to commission.
Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and VAT to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
