• Baujahr 
    1932
  • Chassisnummer 
    149732
  • Motornummer 
    M150067
  • Losnummer 
    103
  • Lenkung 
    Lenkung links
  • Zustand 
    Gebraucht
  • Zahl der Sitze 
    2
  • Standort
    Vereinigtes Königreich
  • Außenfarbe 
    Sonstige
  • Antrieb 
    2wd
  • Kraftstoff 
    Petrol

Beschreibung

1932 Austin Seven RN Saloon Project
Registration no. KJ 5272
Chassis no. 149732
Engine no. M150067

A huge success from the moment deliveries commenced in January 1923, the Austin Seven remained in production until 1939. Ruggedly built, economical and easily maintained by the home mechanic, the Seven brought motoring within the financial reach of the man in the street, who hitherto would probably have settled for a motorcycle combination. Its introduction helped save the ailing Austin concern and by the mid-1920s the Seven dominated the light car market in Britain. The sole version available when production commenced was the 'Chummy' tourer, but by 1927 saloon, fabric saloon and coupé versions were on offer. A stronger, lengthened chassis of 81" wheelbase was standardised from 1932 and the Seven range received a much-needed four-speed gearbox the following year, a rear-mounted fuel tank and mechanical pump being adopted at the same time.

This 'barn find' Seven has been in the same ownership since the early 1960s, sharing its accommodation with the Napier and Bentley 4½-Litre in this sale (Lot ??? and ??? respectively). The car is finished in black with red vinyl door cards and grey fabric seats, the latter non-original. Largely complete, it should be a relatively straightforward restoration project.


Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
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Vereinigtes Königreich
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