AUSTIN SEVEN

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.

Originally a 1935 Ruby saloon, reimagined as a lightweight Special inspired by the 1934 EK Speedy, designed and built between 1997 and 2000 by ex-Land Rover engineer Ed Giblen (CEng; MIMechE)

Aluminium bodywork with panels by Roach Manufacturing and Frenchay Garage, Brooklands aero screens, relocated fuel tank and various original factory drawings used in the design

Rebuilt mechanicals with upgrades including a Mini SU carburettor, ALR inlet manifold, sports gearbox, uprated suspension and 12-volt conversion with rebuilt dynamo

Period performance enhancements result in lively road manners with 60mph cruising capability and strong oil pressure; described by the previous owner as ''goes like a bomb”

Invoices and photographs document the build, along with older MOTs showing 3,000 miles of light use up to 2012; recommissioned in 2022 by GL Motors of Hereford including a head overhaul, brake work and tune-up

Supplied with a file of photos and paperwork, several books on the Austin Seven, and a quantity of spares including original gearbox, 6v dynamo, starter motor, tools and lights