1935 Austin Seven Hamblin Cadet Special
One of only 600-700 reputedly built

Registration No: UJ 4729
Chassis No: 215669
MOT: Exempt

• Photo-documented restoration completed in 2022
• Reputedly one of only 600-700 built
• Offered with a history file which includes a collection of MOTs and invoices
• Uprated with electronic ignition, electric water pump and a twin carburettor-equipped racing cylinder head

Introduced in January 1958, the Hamblin Cadet was among the better-known kits for transforming an ageing Austin Seven into a contemporary two-seater sports car. Designed by crash repairer turned special builder Syd Hamblin, it was sold by the likes of Super Accessories, Boult Bros., Halifax Panel Beating Co. and Speedex. Priced at just £34 10s 0d (in self-build guise) but looking not unlike a formula racer thanks to its oval grille, cigar profile and bulbous tail, the fibreglass Cadet reputedly accounted for some 600-700 sales.

This Hamblin Cadet has benefited from much work, with a photo-documented restoration being completed in 2022 presenting a timely opportunity to upgrade components for reliability and performance. An overhauled engine, described as 'costing thousands', was built-up with a twin carburettor-equipped racing cylinder head, lightened flywheel, racing pistons, large inlet valves and new crank. The ancillaries were uprated with electronic ignition and electric water pump. It rides on uprated suspension, including new rear shock absorbers, with a new large capacity aluminium tank fitted and re-wire completed before the bodywork was repainted. This handsome Special is offered with a history file which includes a collection of MoTs and invoices dating back to 1989 and a current V5c document.

For more information, please contact:
Luke Hipkiss
luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk
07886398226