Highlights
- Exquisite Austin 7 special
- Raced in UK during late 1950s
- Only four registered keepers
- Very well preserved car
- Fascinating and usable historic racer
The Appeal
Squint and you might imagine you’re looking at a pint-sized Vanwall replica. But this is much more than that. It is a bespoke ‘Lulworth Equipe’ Austin 7 special, a car that raced at Brands Hatch in the late 1950s.
Seven Specials are, of course, not unusual. Cars with racing provenance stand out though, particularly ones as distinctive as this one. The work has been done very well, the sculptural body crafted in aluminium over a Seven chassis. Under the removable ‘bonnet’ there is an Austin Seven 747cc engine. In the cabin there is space - just - for two. And the closer? It is road legal.
This is a tiny car with huge charisma. It would fit right into the vibrant Austin 7 scene or suit a historic track day. Alternatively, simply enjoy drives out in a car with a fascinating style and history.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 24th March 1933
- Bespoke special that appears to have been built in the 1950s
- The origins of the ‘Lulworth Equipe’ name are not known
- Retains the bodywork fitted to the car when it raced in the 1950s
- Brands Hatch June 1958 race meet manual which features the car
- Photographs of the car in action on 30th June 1957
- Four registered keepers but this may be higher due to limitations of DVLA record keeping
- Road registered with AEV333 registration
- Current keeper since November 2020
The Condition
- Very well kept car finished in mid blue and in good general condition
- Paintwork appears to be older restoration using original bodywork
- Some minor signs of age to paintwork to note in photographs
- These arguably add to the patina and character of this little car
- Bodywork is well kept with bespoke Vanwall-esque lines and cycle wings
- 58 racing roundels, leather engine straps and twin aero screens
- Painted wire wheels
- Bodywork appears to be riveted aluminium with painted panels and unpainted cabin
- Chassis in good order with black paint finish
- Red vinyl interior with space for two
- Racing dials including large Smiths rev counter
- Machined aluminium dashboard in good condition
The Mechanics
- 747cc Austin 7 4cyl engine
- Single SU carburettor
- 3spd manual gearbox with reverse
- Well kept suspension and running gear shown in photos
- No reported running or driving issues
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