1934 Austin Seven Box Saloon
No Reserve

Registration No: BHK 887
Chassis No: 197313
MOT: Exempt

• Formerly the property of newspaper and radio entrepreneur Sir Ray Stanley Tindle CBE DL
• First registered in Essex on 30th June 1934 (so its 'BHK 887' number plate would imply)
• Sold by H&H in 2021 with little change since, offered with current V5c logbook and history file
• Understood to be running but would benefit from recommissioning due to little use in recent years

Please Note: The glass screen on the passenger side has not been replaced prior to sale.

By 1930, saloons had overtaken open tourers in popularity and the Austin Seven now known as the ‘Box Saloon’ was born. It featured a steel body bolted to the A-form frame chassis with steering by worm & wheel and developed some 24bhp at 4,500 rpm - enough to propel the little saloon to 60mph for those brave enough to try! Fuel consumption was rated at 35-40 mpg. Braking was by cable operated drums all round. In 1932 the chassis was lengthened by six inches to give more room for the rear seat passengers on the RN series of cars. Replaced in 1934 by the more modern Ruby model, these charming saloons are the final iteration of the original ‘Vintage’ design concept.

This late example finished in blue with black wings and black carpets was formerly the property of newspaper and radio entrepreneur Sir Ray Stanley Tindle CBE DL. First registered in Essex on 30th June 1934 (or so its 'BHK 887' number plate implies), it was treated to a ‘body off’ restoration by lifelong Seven enthusiast Nigel Ricardo during 1968-1969. The car remains remarkably solid albeit with aged / microblistered paintwork and pitted chromework. A more recent re-trim has left the interior in good order. Although running and driving, ‘BHK 887’ would naturally benefit from some level of recommissioning due to its seeing little use in recent years. It now presents in much the same condition as when last offered by H&H in 2021 although the glass screen on the passenger side has been broken since and the vendor intends to replace this prior to sale. Offered with current V5C logbook and history file.

For more information, please contact:
Oliver Fernyhough-Martin
oliver.fernyhough-martin@handh.co.uk
07483 361000