Description
This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Classic Car Sale at Stoneleigh Park 2024 on Saturday the 28th of September, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG.
In August 1934, the Austin Seven range was updated with three new editions – the Opal, the Ruby and the Pearl, known as the 'Jewel' range
The Opal was the basic two-seater version and early cars carried over the flat fronted radiator. These sold for £100. The charming Opal Open Road Two-Seat Tourer (body type APE) wore the new cowled grille and cost £8 more
Built in 1935, and registered on the 01/ 01/ 1936, this Opal spent its life in the South of England before moving to the Midlands where it was kept in a barn from 1975 until purchase by its current owner in 2010
Fully restored between 2014-2018 and dry stored since with very little use
Freshly painted in its original colours of red and black, with black hood and black wire wheels
Still retaining its original 'buff' logbook, it's supplied with photos of the restoration, handwritten notes and invoices
One of the nicest Sevens we have seen for a while and a perfect entry into the world of these charismatic little cars
