Description
A rare opportunity to own one of the most delightful and rare models of the Austin Seven with a fabric body. A 1930 Austin Seven Mulliner Sports. In the early part of 1930 this particular Mulliner Sports left the famous Austin factory at Longbridge as a rolling chassis and made its short journey to Mulliners of Bordesley Green, also of Birmingham where it was to be fitted with its coachbuilt body before heading South to Hereford where it was first registered and still retains its original registration.
Little is known of its early life until it found its way to the previous owner who had since the late 1950s/ 60's. I was lucky enough to be picked to be the new owner around 18 years ago and since then considerable research has been done on Mulliner Sports' to ensure we got things correct when restoring her. The original chassis was fully restored, along with both axles. The wheels were rebuilt with new rims and spokes using the original hubs and the original engine was fully rebuilt but has not been run in. The previous owners husband had started restoration of the bodywork having stripped the car fully. A lot of Sevens with 'tails' have lost them over the years and have required to be put back when restored, this example is possibly the only Mulliner Sports with its original tail intact.
✅ Original 6'3" chassis as supplied by Austin Motor Works to Mulliners of Bordesley Green.
✅ Partially restored.
✅ Engine rebuilt but not run in.
✅ Chassis restored.
✅ Front and back axles restored.
✅ x4 original scripted wheels rebuilt (new rims and spokes).
✅ Timber bodywork restoration started. One of the very few Mulliner Sports' with the original tail which is in reasonable condition.
✅ Original Vee Shaped windscreen.
✅ Original and correct wings.
✅ Original side luvered valances
✅ Original dumb iron cover
✅ Original radiator surround
✅ Original hoodframe
✅ Original steering wheel which has been professionally restored by a firm in Kent
✅ Original instruments and R47 headlights
✅ Original registration, 2 letters and 4 numbers.
Only missing x1 cranked door hinge and seats.
This is an opportunity to own one of the rarest and prettiest of the Seven models, only about x12 known to exist... rarer than a Speedy! They are so different to drive compared to any other Seven, lighter than most making it very nimble and just a joy to drive. Lots of photos available for interested and genuine parties. Genuine reason for sale. £7, 750.
