The Austin 7 has a special place in the hearts of British and vintage car enthusiasts, what was once the most popular car on British roads paved the way for many other manufacturers, allowing their platform to be adopted and motoring to become accessible to the masses.
Available in various shapes, sizes and specifications the Austin 7 is one of the most influential cars to have been built and is very popular with collectors and restorers who specialise in early 20th-century classics.
This Austin 7 Pearl is a rare sight, based on the Ruby platform it offers drivers both a saloon and tourer experience thanks to its folding roof. In current ownership since 2005 the car has spent the majority of its time dry stored, only being on the odd occasion. It benefits from a prior interior retrim and replacement roof which has helped the car survive the notorious British weather.
An ideal restoration project, this Pearl offers a great foundation for recommissioning work to be carried out. Reported to run and drive, with era-typical performance, this is a great opportunity for anyone looking for the opportunity to return a rare, iconic car back to its former glory.wbwmULSDqimcYuilpTjqZXaDvozUGqGJ8q4qRUA4.jpg1.29 MB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Built 1936
Rare Pearl body
Original logbook present
Current ownership since 2005
Rarely used with a record of only 141 miles being completed since 2006
Invoice for a recent mechanical inspection (not pictured)
A rare example of the much loved Austin 7, this Pearl has survived the test of time, benefiting from indoor storage and a prior roof renewal. It isn't concours but looks like a solid foundation for recommissioning to take place. An uncommon opportunity to own an esteemed classic and transform it into the jewel it deserves to be.
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