On Wellington Boots to The Beaulieu Sale

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Earlier this week we already talked about the challenge we set ourselves during the International Autojumble at Beaulieu (National Motor Museum). But there is more to discover during the first weekend of September. Also this year Bonhams is back in action with the famous Beaulieu Sale. On the 1st of September 2018 at exactly 11:00 AM lot 1 will go under the hammer. Which is a cycles guyot advertising poster from the late 1920s. But what pre-wars are there for sale? We would like to tell you a little bit more about one pre-war that caught our eye when going through the catalogue. Let`s go on a quintessential trip through the English countryside’s, away from all the sleeping policemen in the big city. So put on your wellington boots, and let`s go with us on this journey!

Have a look at this 1925 Austin Seven Tourer. The car is estimated between £19 000 and £ 25 000 pound. Which is definitely a lot of money for a ‘Chummy’.

Austin sevens have always been very popular from the moment they start manufacturing them in January 1923. Their simplicity, affordability and the fact that they were and are reasonably easy to maintain explain why these pre-wars remained in production until 1939. It was without a doubt also the lovely look of them which still makes these Austin Sevens so attractive.

There is little known about the (early) history of this specific charming little car. We know the car was driven around in the Manchester area in the early 1960s before it moved to Potter's Bar, North London in 1965.

In 2013, the Austin with chassis no. A19059 was purchased by the current owner. Back then the car was in poor condition and un-roadworthy. Between 2015 and 2017 the car was brought back to life and restored at a cost of over £20 000 (excluding the purchase price). ``The body was painted by Bruce Young Coachworks, and the engine rebuilt by Vince Leek using a Phoenix 1½" 'splash' crankshaft, new con-rods, new pistons, etc. The gearbox, front and rear axles, steering, brakes, bronze Solex carburettor, and (19") wheels were rebuilt, and a new radiator and dynamo fitted. The weather equipment, tonneau, and windscreen are new, and there is all new nickel plating throughout. The adoption of coil ignition (for reliability) is the only notified deviation from factory specification (magneto with the car),`` as described in the auction catalogue.

So is this ‘Chummy’ worth the earlier mentioned amount of pounds? We leave that up to you. But we have to say, the car at present is without a doubt in excellent condition. Maybe one of the very best we have seen. Perfect to drive through the English countryside (also in the English Summer)!

There are many more other pre-wars for sale at The Beaulie Sale if this Austin Seven is not really your type of car. You can see them here.

Words by the editor. Photographs courtesy Bonhams.

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