Description
Ashley Laminates 750 (Austin)
Registration No. VJ 7964
This car has had a and full “Nut and Bolt” photographic restoration over the last 14 years. The sale will include the original Ashley unrestored hard top, some spares, Bench and Bucket seat alternatives. There are over 300 pictures, only a few here to show extent of work, plus all invoices pertaining to the restoration as well as comprehensive books on the maintenance and running of Austin Sevens. It now has hydraulic brakes and indicators
It is now complete and running, but the owner is no longer able to drive it! Asking price is well below the restoration costs
The known early History of this car is recorded can be seen here online. A link can be provided.
The photos attached show both seating options, depending on owners height and also the old AND new dashboard (with Glove box).
For a full description of what has been done and to visit the car please contact the owner. The car rebuild was started in 2014 and then stalled until it was acquired in 2022 and completed by a lifelong Austin Seven owner and Racer. Over the past few years it has been wired, converted to 12 volts and improved mechanically. This car will suit a variety of different owners.
Someone who wants an "AC Cobra" (lookalike) that is a fraction of the cost of running and maintenance an AC.
The first time classic car buyer who wants something they can easily work on easily themselves, which will be cheap to maintain and run that is a bit different.
The collector of classics that has one of most things and wants something different for their collection.
A " Show Off" who wants to something that no one else has and is prepared to spend their lives explaining to everyone else what it is.
Someone who wants cheap motoring, Zero Road Fund Licence, Cheap classic car insurance, MOT free, ULEX free?
There are loads of Austin Seven and Specials clubs who will welcome you to no end of Rallies, Treasure Hunts and other social events.. Downside? if it rains you get wet!!
