Registration No: BPL 279
Chassis No: 201310
MOT: Exempt

• Recently subject to a very comprehensive mechanical and bodywork restoration
• An accompanying extensive report of the work and detailed photographs are is included
• Overhauled front axle with new kingpins and hydraulic brakes and an overhauled rear axle with a new differential
• Offered with the original Brown and Green logbooks, a collection of old invoices and the original owner’s handbook

Brainchild of Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge, the Austin Seven looked almost impossibly small when launched in 1922. Based around an 'A-frame' chassis equipped with all-round leaf-sprung suspension, four-wheel drum brakes and a spiral bevel back axle, it was powered by a sewing machine-esque 747cc sidevalve four-cylinder engine allied to three-speed (later four-speed) manual transmission. An evolution of the Type EB ‘65’ which itself had been inspired by the legendary Type EA Sports ‘Ulster’, the Type AEB ‘Nippy’ arrived during 1934. Visually near identical to its immediate predecessor with the same low-slung stance and distinctive rounded tail, the newcomer was predominantly bodied in steel over an ash frame (though, early cars utilised the same aluminium panelling as the Type EB ‘65’). Powered by a tuned engine allied to four-speed manual transmission and benefiting from a lowered centre of gravity, the Type AEB ‘Nippy’ proved an amusingly brisk and chuckable sports car. Phased out in 1937, total ‘Nippy’ production is thought to have amounted to just c.800 cars.

The ‘Nippy’ has just completed a very comprehensive mechanical and bodywork restoration by an experienced engineer and Austin 7 and 12 collector. An accompanying extensive file of work and photographs documents the restoration. There is even a period photograph on file. Presenting extremely well inside and out, the engine bay features a Zenith downdraught carburettor and manifold and a sports sump. It has a rebuilt front axle with new kingpins and hydraulic brakes and a rebuilt rear axle with a new differential. The engine and all ancillaries have been fully dismantled, inspected and renewed where necessary. For some safety, there are indicators and for the UK weather, there is the usual weather gear, consisting of an excellent hood, sidescreens and a tonneau cover. The interior is carpeted and has previously been re-trimmed. The bodywork has been stripped and blasted before being repaired professionally to a high standard and then re-painted.

A chartered engineer’s detailed report of the car is on file, together with the comprehensive history file that accompanies with this charming Austin 7. The car has not been seen or exhibited for over 20 years. It is offered with the original Brown and Green logbooks, a collection of old invoices and the original owner’s handbook.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760