Registration No: DV 437
Chassis No: Not Stated
MOT: Exempt

• Formerly the property of newspaper and radio entrepreneur, Sir Ray Stanley Tindle CBE DL
• Liveried as a Herald newspaper van complete with 'Noli Cedere' (Do Not Give Up) insignia
• 'DV' registration numbers were issued in Devon but the Austin's early history is unknown
• Presumed to have been re-bodied later in life and nicely detailed with a wood-lined cargo area and oval windows etc
• Running and driving but little used in recent years and so would benefit from recommissioning

The success of the Austin Seven saloon and tourer meant a commercial version was soon available in the form of the light delivery van with early examples being based on converted tourers and later ones on converted saloons. Introduced in 1923, original examples featured coachwork by Thomas Startin of Birmingham and came fully equipped with CAV electrics and a self-starter for the price of £180. A number of cars have subsequently been converted into vans over the years. A sought-after derivative of the ubiquitous Seven due to its rarity and practicality for shows and events, an Austin Seven Van offers owners a delightful insight into a bygone era when small truly was beautiful.

Formerly the property of newspaper and radio entrepreneur, Sir Ray Stanley Tindle CBE DL, ‘DV 437’ is currently liveried as a Herald newspaper van complete with 'Noli Cedere' (Do Not Give Up) insignia. Finished in Brown with Black wings and Tan seats it is presumed to have been re-bodied later in life and is nicely detailed with a wood-lined cargo area and oval windows etc. 'DV' registration numbers were issued in Devon but the Austin's early history is unknown. Running and driving but little used in recent years, it would benefit from recommissioning and is accompanied by an expired MOT certificate for 2010/11 and a Swansea V5C registration document.

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
01428 607899