Highlights

Resprayed in cellulose in 2020/2021 with recent renovation
Very smart grey and black finish with gold pinstripe and black wires
New leather seats fitted in good condition
Featured in Classic Motoring magazine in June 2011
Handsome and very usable vintage classic

The Appeal

The Seven put wheels beneath regular families. Small, inexpensive and yet spacious, these rugged and reliable cars, those qualities mean that good cars are staples of the vintage scene.

This lovely grey and black ‘32 box saloon is exactly that. It was resprayed in 2021 with further renovation work in 2024 to bring it up to the standard you see today. The smart paintwork complements a recent retrimmed leather interior to deliver a Seven in very presentable condition throughout.

The car runs and drives well and would work well on classic car rallies or simply parked up at a show for passersby to admire.

The History and Paperwork

Registered 6th October 1932
The DVLA records 6 previous keepers
A colour change is noted by the DVLA in 1982
Limited known history before previous owner
Previously owned by an elderly gentleman who intended to restore
He passed away and car was sold by his Estate
Purchased in June 2019 from a lady who owned it for 14 years
She sold it due to unexpected house renovation costs
Serviced by current registered keeper on an ad hoc basis due to minimal use
Featured in an article on the Austin 7 in Classic Motoring in June 2011
Copy of the article with photos available
Currently indicates 13,600 miles on a five-figure odometer
The vendor notes that the odometer seems to have seized
Historic vehicle, ergo MOT and ULEZ exempt
V5C in current keeper’s name
Acquired by seller in 2024 and treated to paintwork and chassis renovations
Workshop manuals and original handbooks as shown
Parts catalogue as shown

The Condition

Bodywork renovated in 2024 with part respray to grey panelwork
Car presents very well across paintwork and bodywork with few indications of age
There are some light indications of age to black paint but not unsightly
Gold coachline splits the black and grey areas
Resprayed in cellulose in 2020/2021
Some light signs of wear and areas of overspray
Chromework is showing a few signs of pitting
Black wire wheels present well with some aging and evidence of respray work
Matching vintage Wayfarer tyres fitted all round
Underside in good condition with evidence of recent undersealing/painting
Recently retrimmed leather seats fitted in good condition
Current owner has made a useful modification to facilitate easier entry and provides a more comfortable driving position
Blue door cards and carpets in fair condition with some aging to note
Dashboard in good condition with older paintwork and original dials as shown
Headlining is clean and well-kept
Odometer is believed to be stuck and speedometer is said to be erratic
We understand that the lights and electrics all work correctly

The Mechanics

747cc straight-four engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Engine starts and runs well
The vendor notes that the spring on 1st gear is weak and drops down to neutral/second unless held
Some rattles and creaks but runs well for a 90+ year-old car
Horn stopped working recently, cause not investigated
Except as noted no reported running or driving issues
New brake shoes and linings fitted on the front

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