Highlights
- Highly regarded Rod Yates polished aluminium body
- Engine, gearbox and chassis rebuilt by Pigsty Engineering
- Very detailed Special and just 2,400 miles since completion
- Regularly MOT’d since completion in 2008
- Choice of racing and traditional road wheels included
- Thick history file covering renovation work
- All conversion work managed and overseen by seller
The Appeal
What a car. The versatility of Austin’s tiny Seven was proven by the works Tourist Trophy teams at the Ards Circuit. Their success gave birth to one of the greatest variants: the Ulster racer.
This 1932 car began life as a box saloon before being discovered by the current keeper in 1997. It was hidden in a Norfolk barn in a dilapidated state. So began an 11 year transformation into a highly detailed Ulster racer. The polished aluminium body was supplied by renowned specialist Rod Yates - it is number 61 - and the engine, gearbox and chassis were rebuilt and prepared by Pigsty Engineering, another name that will please marque enthusiasts.
The car was finished in late 2008. The plan was to compete in the 750 Series but instead it has been enjoyed very sparingly - the mileage now is under 2,400 miles - on local roads. A legacy of that plan is a choice of road and race wheels.
This is a truly exquisite Ulster that shows the love and care lavished upon it by the enthusiast keeper. It is now ready for its second keeper and comes with a thick history file. It looks enticing and promises to be thrilling.
History and Paperwork
- First registered as a box saloon in 1932
- Acquired by the seller in 1997 as a restoration project
- Re-registered with DVLA in October 2008 on completion
- Thick history file with highlights shown in photographs
- First MOT tested with 3miles showing on 6th September 2008
- Regularly MOT’d during its life which verifies the displayed mileage
- Last MOT expired on 31st May 2024 with 2,357 miles showing and no advisories
- Now showing 2,367 miles
- Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Mechanicals and chassis rebuilt by Pigsty Engineering
- Body supplied by Rod Yates
- Right-hand drive
- One registered keeper since re-registration in October 2008
- Originally built to race in 750 Series but never competed
- Supplied with race and road tyres as shown in photographs
- Various spares included as shown in photographs
- Handwritten record of work included in history file
- Photographic record of restoration and conversion
- Engine cylinder head work in October 2018 with tune up and plugs at same time
- Factory workshop manual
The Condition
- Polished aluminium bodywork built by Rod Yates
- Bodywork is very well kept with only minor signs of use shown in photographs
- Silver racing wheels and black traditional wheels included
- Burgundy vinyl interior presents well with period-correct features
- Instrumentation and controls appear in smart condition
- Mix of original and later Smiths dials with some spare dials included
- Tyres in good condition with both racing and traditional sets available
- Well detailed cabin including three spoke factory wheel
- Supplied with black rain tonneau
- Well detailed including leather bonnet strap
- Rear central rain light added for safety
- Underside presents very well with undersealing
- No structural advisories for car on recently expired MOT
The Mechanics
- Original Austin 750cc engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Engine and gearbox rebuilt and prepared by specialist Pigsty Engineering
- Further work to cylinder head in 2018 less than 500 miles ago
- Phoenix crank, racing cam and SU carburettor
- Equipped with electric fuel and water pumps
- Vendor reports that it starts on the button
- We are also told that it maintains cool temperatures with electric water pump
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT test
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