1928 Austin Seven Mulliner

Highlights

• Exceptionally rare Mulliner coachbuilt Seven
• MAG conversion completed, with the original magneto available
• Reliable 800cc Seven side valve engine and running gear
• Beautifully detailed rarity in great condition
• Described by the vendor as a show-winning car. Won an award for best vintage car in all of Ireland. Photographed with winning cup.

The Appeal

If you’re more familiar with the Mulliner name from high-end Bentleys with diamond quilted leather, here’s an introduction to a more esoteric and far rarer part of the coachbuilder’s story. From 1928, the Bordesley Green, Birmingham firm offered specially built variants of local firm Austin’s tiny Seven, often with pretty fabric bodies.

For buyers of the time, these cars were a chance to add a dose of luxury and stand out from the crowd. Total numbers built are unknown, but indications are that remaining numbers worldwide barely hit two digits. All of which makes this rather lovely March 1928 car a magnificent find for pre-war vintage enthusiasts.

That it is in such good order is key to its appeal, because renovating one of these cars to this standard would be tricky. As you can see in the photos, it looks gorgeous in dark red, mixing areas of paintwork with fabric finish to most of the body. The cream wire wheels are a neat styling touch. Inside there is a lovely fabric four-seat cabin that would have been luxurious by contemporary standards.

We’re told that the car was the previous owner's father’s pride and joy. That much is evident from the photos. It is said to run and drive well and benefits from a useful magneto conversion to improve reliability. The Seven is a perennial favourite of the classic world - this special version is on another level.
The vendor is reluctantly selling this vehicle, as they believe they are too clumsy to keep the car and risk damaging a show-winning vehicle.

Key Information

• Mileage: not stated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: exempt
• Technical specs: 800cc four-cylinder petrol, three-speed manual, right-hand drive
• Paperwork: bill of sale dated 2021 as shown
• Vendor notes there is a slight oil leak from the sump
• Small scrape to the wing

The Detail

• Colour refreshed in 1993
• Car may have been renovated around this time, but this is not confirmed
• Smart fabric and paint finish in very good order, as are black cycle wings
• Original cream wire wheels with quality Avon tyres fitted
• Due to the age of the car, there are some minor points to note in photos
• Black velour interior with four seats in good order
• Door cards, wooden dashboard, switchgear and dials in good order
• Headlining appears to be in good condition in photos
• 800cc sidevalve four-cylinder petrol engine
• Three-speed manual gearbox
• We are told that it starts and runs well

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