1938 Austin Big Seven

Highlights

• Well-sorted example driven at least weekly year-round
• Recent new tyres all round and reconditioned starter motor
• Retains its original leather seats and sunshine roof
• Offered in very good overall condition

The Appeal

The trouble with many pre-war cars is that they simply don't get used. Inactivity leads to unreliability and then comes big bills, usually for rectifying issues that would never have arisen if the car received regular exercise. We're pleased to report that this handsome 1938 Austin Big Seven is driven at least weekly year-round by its owner and is therefore in very good running order.
The Big Seven was a short-lived evolution of the iconic Austin Seven, produced for just two years from 1937. With its 747cc engine and four-speed manual gearbox, it offered a touch more refinement and space than its famous forebear, making it a charming and characterful pre-war light car that remains eminently usable today.

The vendor describes the interior as delightfully original, with its original leather seats still in place, complemented by a sunshine roof — a desirable feature on any pre-war car. Recent investment includes new tyres all round and a reconditioned starter motor. The vendor states the car drives beautifully and reliably. Finished in a pleasing shade of green, this Big Seven presents an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-maintained, regularly used pre-war Austin.

Key Information

• Mileage: 7,534 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 747cc petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: V5C, various invoices and period manuals

The Detail

• Finished in green over black wings to a good standard
• Gentle patina as befits its considerable age
• Good brightwork
• Sunshine roof demonstrated in working order
• Steel wheels with T/T Classic tube-type tyres
• Several car badges affixed to the front bumper
• The vendor states the interior is delightfully original
• The vendor states the car drives beautifully and reliably, benefiting from regular use

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