1935 Austin 7 Ruby

Highlights

• In current ownership since 2012
• Restoration carried out by the present owner
• Garage-stored and kept road legal throughout present ownership
• Original sliding roof frame included

The Appeal

When it comes to pre-war motoring, the Austin Seven was very much the final word for many British motorists. It was a compact, affordable and easy-to-keep machine, better-specified than its American counterparts and generally much more refined. A much more agreeable character overall, which is perhaps why the car became such an international hit.
By 1934, the Austin 7 Ruby had arrived, which greatly improved on the Seven's extent personality. This is the most straightforward, surprisingly eager of the Baby Austins, with a plush cabin and a more recognisable shift layout making for an altogether more comfortable place for driver and passenger alike.
Now approximately 90 years old, this 1935 example has been in the present owner's care since 2012, during which time a restoration begun by two previous owners was brought to completion. Repainted in a shade close to the correct Royal Blue, the bodywork presents well and the mechanicals are reported to perform as they should.

Key Information

• Mileage: 107 miles shown (odometer has been replaced)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 748cc four-cylinder inline petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: original handbook

The Detail

• Body repainted in as close to the correct Royal Blue as possible
• Some pleasing patina, but nothing overly intrusive
• Sliding roof has been replaced with a fixed panel; the original sliding frame is available
• Tyres all reported to be in good condition
• Underside appears solid
• Door cards have been re-covered
• Seats are not the original 'ride on air' spec, but do look to have some vintage
• Roof headlining fitted by the present owner, which they note isn't professional in standard, but practical
• All electrics reported to be working; LED turn indicators have been fitted
• Original cable braking system, described as working as well as can be expected
• Engine reported to run sweetly
• Clutch and gearbox said to work well
• Top speed around 50 mph; happiest cruising at 35–40 mph
• Owner serviced throughout present ownership

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