Highlights

Garage-stored example now offered as a restoration project
Accompanied by registration documents, parts catalog, and valuation certificate
Exempt from MOT testing

The Appeal

The Austin Seven Ruby is one of the most charming and recognizable pre-war British motorcars. Produced towards the end of the Austin Seven's long production run, the Ruby sedan offered compact, affordable motoring that helped put Britain on wheels during the 1930s. Today, these diminutive sedans enjoy a devoted following, with a well-established club scene and strong parts support.

This 1938 example has been garage-stored and is now presented as a restoration project. It shows 53,747 miles on the odometer and comes with a selection of paperwork. The condition is consistent with a car that has been sitting for a considerable period. For the enthusiast willing to undertake a sympathetic restoration, this Ruby represents an opportunity to bring a pre-war Austin back to the road.

Key Information

Mileage: 53,747 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: Exempt from MOT testing
Technical specs: 858cc four-cylinder side-valve gasoline, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Registration documents, parts catalog, valuation certificate, and a May 1997 Seven Fifty Bulletin

The Detail

Has been garage-stored and is now in need of restoration
Evidence of rust in the paintwork
Tires noted to have been flat for approximately 20 years
Seat upholstery has split in places
Mechanical condition is unknown and should be assumed to require recommissioning

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