CLASSICS CHATTER AUCTION UPDATES: 1932 AUSTIN SEVEN - BARONS CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS Sandown Park Race Course, Esher KT10 9AJ Tuesday 5th June 2018

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BARONS CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS
Sandown Park Race Course, Esher KT10 9AJ
Tuesday 5th June 2018

1932 AUSTIN SEVEN

The Austin 7 is an economy car that was produced from 1922 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. It was also licensed and copied by companies all over the world. The very first BMW car, the BMW Dixi, was a licensed Austin 7, as were the original American Austins. In France, they were made and sold as Rosengarts. In Japan, Nissan also used the 7 design as the basis for their first cars, although not under license. This eventually led to a 1952 agreement for Nissan to build and sell Austins in Japan under the Austin name.

Many Austin 7s were rebuilt as "specials" after the Second World War, including the first race car built by Bruce McLaren, and the first Lotus, the Mark I.

Such was the power of the Austin 7 name that the company re-used it for early versions of the A30 in 1951 and Mini in 1959.

The Austin seven offered here has not been used since 2010 but was recently started and taken for a run around the garden. The vendor states that mechanically everything works but the car will need recommissioning and is only selling the car due to ill health.

Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.

GUIDE PRICE: £5,000 TO £7,000