1928 AUSTIN 7 CHUMMY - RICHARD EDMONDS AUCTIONS Saturday 20th October 2018 Allington, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LJ

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Saturday 20th October 2018

 Allington, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LJ

1928 AUSTIN 7 CHUMMY

Reg. no. PK 2453

Chassis no. Unknown

Engine no. M36485

Car no. A9 - 6949

Introduced in 1922, as Austin realised its previous one-model policy was not going to work, the Seven, along with the larger 12, saved Austin and made them into one of the main forces in the British motor industry. It nearly didn’t happen though - Austin’s background consisted almost entirely of large cars, and the proposed new model met with such resistance from the board that Herbert Austin, whose idea the car was, had to personally finance much of the project. This decision was vindicated as, after a disappointing first year in which only 2,500 7s were sold, the car went on to sell nearly 300,000 in a 17-year production run. Over 30 different body styles were offered during its life, but the 747cc engine remained throughout. This chummy is said to be in good condition throughout. Nothing is known of the car\'s early history up to 1959 and it was presumed laid up until 1962. From then until 2011 the car had at least seven different owners. The car starts and runs well and it will certainly give a great deal of pleasure to its new owner. It is offered here with a V5c, an old buff logbook, a selection of old MOTs, various bills and correspondence. 

Extra details and estimates:

£9,500 - 10,000

SOURCE: http://richardedmondsauctions.com/catalogue-new/?lot=2117

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1927 AUSTIN 7 CHUMMY TOURER - DORSET CLASSIC & CLASSIC AUCTIONS Thursday 13th September 2018 (Viewing Wednesday 12th 2pm -6pm from 9am day of sale) Athelhampton House Near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LG

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Thursday 13th September 2018

(Viewing  Wednesday 12th 2pm -6pm from 9am day of sale)

Athelhampton House Near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LG

1927 AUSTIN 7 CHUMMY TOURER

Registration Number: CF 7842

Chassis Number: A48066

Engine Number: 8066

MOT Test Expiry: Exempt

Guide Price: £15000 - 17000

Road Tax Exempt

This charming ‘baby’ Austin has an interesting history: at the start of war in 1939, the Chummy was exchanged by its owner for a reproduction antique. The motor car was completely dismantled, wrapped in newspaper and hid away for fifty years. In the early 1990s, it was rediscovered and became the subject of a comprehensive, photographic restoration, which included an engine rebuild by the Austin Seven Service in North Yorkshire. Apart from the work to the engine, the main restoration was carried out by Derek Bird of Uppingham and we are told that since this rebuild was completed, the Chummy has been used very sparingly, just for local outings and shows.

The fine example remains in excellent condition. The dynamo has recently been rebuilt and the hood has been renewed. A full tonneau cover is included in the sale.

The history folder includes a schedule of restoration costs, invoices, technical data, a parts list, the photograph album, the original handbook and a photocopy, an RF60 registration book, the V5 document, the V5C registration certificate and its replacement.

ORIGINAL SOURCE: 
http://www.dvca.co.uk/vehicles-for-auction-view.php?classic-cars=Austin-7-Chummy7286

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