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 (or so its 'BHK 887' number plate would imply)
• Running and driving but would benefit from recommissioning due to little use in recent years

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 would imply), the Saloon was treated to a ‘body off’ restoration by lifelong Seven enthusiast Nigel Ricardo during 1968-1969. Some fifty-two years later, the Austin 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.

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