Lot details Registration No: GJ 4213 Chassis No: 109748 Mot Expiry: Sept 2008
The Austin Seven is one of the backbones of the Vintage movement. Through all its variations and evolutions, it is perhaps in the guise of a 'Chummy' tourer that the model is most fondly remembered. Continuing spares availability and a plethora of enthusiastic clubs mean that owning a 'Chummy' in the 21st Century is still a practical proposition (as well as being a great entry into the Vintage Sports Car Club). Taken to heart by the British public, the Seven remained in production from 1922 until 1939. As with any car whose running gear seems unbreakable, many examples were plundered by post-WW2 'special' builders or simply run into the ground.
According to an accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis 109748 began life as an Open Tourer. Built over April 24th-25th 1930, it was dispatched the following month before being road registered on May 20th 1930. Still wearing the remains of a Tourer body by the time it entered the current ownership almost seventy years later, the Austin has since been treated to approximately £10,000 worth of restoration. Entrusted to renowned Seven specialist Ian Bancroft of Grantham, work included the fitting of a new body and replacement but correct type coil-ignition engine (unit 101945 taking the place of 109973). Boasting a Phoenix crankshaft and more modern carburettor (to ensure greater durability and reliability respectively), the latter also benefited from a refurbished radiator. Finished in Kingfisher Blue over black with black upholstery, 'GJ 4213' is reportedly "kept in a heated / dehumidified garage and driven in the summer months only". Thus, we are informed that it averages just "200 / 300 miles per year". Described by the vendor as "an absolute delight" that is "virtually free of vices", it sports a full set of weather gear (hood, hood bag and sidescreens). A regular at various VSCC events, this charming Austin is offered for sale with history file, sundry invoices (including a £3,113.00 one from Francis Heath of Much Hadham for the body), assorted photographs, bronze Zenith carburettor, MOT certificate valid until September 2008 and historic class (free) road tax valid until July 2008.
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