1931 Austin Seven RM De Luxe Saloon
No Reserve

Registration No: TV 4096
Chassis No: 134960
MOT: Exempt

• Supplied new in Nottingham and fitted with a sunroof by local firm J. Richards of Hucknall Rd
• Shed stored from 1961 - 2008 and then extensively restored between 2009 and 2013
• Nicely detailed throughout with authentically replicated Austin wool cloth upholstery
• Matching chassis and engine numbers, simply delightful

By 1930, ‘tin tops’ had overtaken open tourers in popularity prompting Austin to produce a ‘Box Saloon’ derivative of its immortal Seven. The newcomer featured a steel body bolted to its A-frame chassis. Steering was by worm & wheel and the gutsy 747cc side-valve four-cylinder engine developed some 24bhp at 4,500 rpm - enough to propel the compact four-seater to 60mph for those brave enough to try! Fuel consumption was rated at 35-40 mpg, while braking was by cable operated drums all round. Introduced in January 1931, the RM was the last of the short (6ft 3in) wheelbase saloons. Steel panelled, it featured ‘wide doors’ to facilitate access for rear sear passengers and could be had in standard or De Luxe guises. Only in production for a year or so, the RM was superseded by the longer (6ft 9in) wheelbase RN.

Finished in the special order combination of Blue over Black with a Silver swage line, this delightful RM Saloon was also specified with wool cloth trim and upholstery. A ‘De Luxe’ model supplied new to Percy Newsome Esq via Austin’s Nottinghamshire agents, its sunshine roof was installed by local firm J. Richards of Hucknall Rd. Taken off the road in 1961, the Seven spent the next forty-seven years in a shed. Subsequently treated to an extensive, photographically documented restoration, ‘TV 4096’ is still deemed to be ‘possibly one of the best RM Saloons in the country’. The seller further informs us that the Austin is ‘believed to be a low mileage car which starts on the button and runs and drives beautifully. Winner of awards and subject of a magazine cover (included) the car comes with a large amount of paperwork and related ephemera, including an Austin Seven Centenary Medal and Centenary Rally plates. While in my ownership it has been professionally cared for by Austin 7 specialist David Wall at the Toad Hall Workshops, Hoveton, Norfolk’. A decidedly rare and special Seven.

For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737