Vehicle Description
1929 Austin Seven Cabriolet
The Austin 7 is an economy car that was produced from 1923 until
1939 in the United Kingdom by Austin. It was nicknamed the "Baby
Austin" and was at that time one of the most popular cars produced
for the British market and sold well abroad. Its effect on the
British market was similar to that of the Model T Ford in the US,
replacing most other British economy cars and cyclecars of the
early 1920s.
For consignment, a "Baby Austin Seven" from 1929. This car is in
barn find condition, and was made in England in June of 1929
according to the numbers. It is a right hand driver, has a 747cc
mini 4 cylinder engine, and is a snappy little convertible with
seating for 4. A great little small family car made for the people
who are just starting up, and also produced to evade the
"horsepower tax" in Britain. It's nice to see politicians were
already thinking of creative ways to squeeze more money out of the
general public way back in 1929.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
With the ubiquitous 1920's and early 1930's design of a vertical
radiator, (this one is nice and shiny), cowled hood, wide firewall
and single door per side"tub" for the passengers, also throw on
some curved exterior fenders and we are ready to roll. This car is
painted in mustard yellow and has black fenders. As noted a shiny
radiator surround is in front flanked by a single circular
headlight on either side. A framed large windscreen protects the
passengers as well as a canvas top which is dirty, has a few tears
and a clouded plastic rear window. On the back of the car is room
for luggage or storage in the form of a steel black painted rack in
lieu of the rear bumper. Also a spare tire and wheel is mounted to
the back of the bodywork. 19-inch wire wheels are on and wrapped by
3.50-19 rubber, dry rotted and going flat.
Interior
Yellow vinyl in the form of bomber low back styled front buckets
and a rear bench all have some light tuck and roll inserts for the
seats and backs with smooth bolsters. The seats are still in fair
to good condition and basically just need a good cleaning. Upfront,
a butterscotch dash in full metal is on and has a few instruments,
some levers, and in front of the steering column an oil pressure
gauge. This column has a large steering wheel attached to its top
which is encircled in metal. The floors are ribbed rubber/plastic
and a shift lever reaches for the driver. There are two storage
areas which are missing their doors on either end of the dash
front. Door panels are yellow smooth vinyl and present as very
simple and utilitarian. The framework for the canvas too is in good
conduit as it moves up and down easily.
Drivetrain
Under the cited hood is a 747cc 4 cylinder engine. It has a
1-barrel carburetor and a 3 speed manual transmission on the back
with a 4.90 rear axle. Overall the engine bay has plenty of dull
and patinafinish and even a slight bit of surface rust, but it's
all intact.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust, but none invasive, and we note transverse leaf
springs for the front and leaf springs for the back. Mechanical
drum braking is on all 4 corners, the front brakes are operated by
a hand lever, and the rears are with the foot pedal.
An interesting barn find in "Mini" style, a design often copied and
lent to many worldwide auto manufacturers which include the likes
of BMW, ( DIxie), France, (Rosengarts), Nissan, (Took the Design),
and the USA where it was under American Austin. Will need a bit of
TLC but in the end a unique piece of motoring history making it
available for the young families.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
Patina Exterior No Invasive Rust, Canvas Top, Seating for 4, Right
Hand Driver, Vinyl Interior, Mini Car!
