1928 Austin Seven 'Top Hat' Saloon £ 0

The type ‘R’ saloon was introduced in April 1926 and was the first saloon to be designed and built solely by the Austin Motor Company. This car earned its nickname of ‘Top Hat’ owing to the tall and upright, formal-looking appearance. First registered in November 1928, this example has a split windscreen, sliding windows and the early, smaller, rear-hinged doors found on the first models, but has the headlamps mounted on the wings and plated radiator cowl of the last examples made.

In the hands of a long-term owner from 1978, this ‘Top Hat’ underwent restoration works with the Austin Seven Centre Ltd, Bristol in 1984 (at which time the speedometer was reset to zero miles). Acquiring an MOT certificate in November 1984 - at 15 miles recorded - the Seven has subsequently been stored, unused for many years. Recently purchased by ourselves, we have completed recommissioning and service works. We have returned the Austin to a good, fully roadworthy condition, carrying out a check and service of the engine; lubricating suspension points, servicing the brakes and fitting a new 6 volt period battery. The car runs and drives very well.

Smartly re-finished in red over black in the past, the car is in a very tidy condition and looks well. We have attended to some minor coachwork blemishes and treated the paintwork to a thorough clean and polish.

Re-trimmed throughout – seats, carpets, roof lining, door cards and door cappings – all remaining in excellent condition, showing little sign of use as might be anticipated with a vehicle that has been in long term storage. The leather work has been freshly cleaned and treated and includes a matching leather bag.

Early, vintage coachbuilt Austin Seven saloons are relatively rare survivors and this example remains in an excellent, usable condition.

UK registered, the car is currently located in Dorset and is available for viewing by appointment. We can assist with shipping and importation processes if required.

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