Austin austin seven special (1932)
for sale
Price: US $2,750.00
Price: US $2,750.00
1932 AUSTIN SEVEN SPECIAL. Offered from my British
collection, my favorite car I have ever owned. I don't even know where to
start. This car is in amazing condition. It was restored a few years back. Everything
was done, engine gone through, 12 volt conversion with alternator. You can
still crank car to start if you wish, it is very easy or it does have
conventional electric starter as well. It has the synchro-mesh transmission
which came in 1934. Brakes are mechanical so no hydraulics to be concerned
with. They were gone through as well and actually stop quite well with firm
pedal. Right-hand drive. This car runs and drives amazingly. It is all either
steel or aluminum (hood and other bits aluminum) and the only wood anywhere is
in the seat base, dash, and front floor which were all done new at restoration
time. If you have seen Austin Seven Specials, you know there are no 2 alike.
They were all built by owners back in the day. This is one of the best examples
I've ever seen. You are hard-pressed to ever find one in the United States. I
recently sold my all-original 1972 TR6 and my 1972 all-original Midget that had
27K miles and was showroom. This is the car that I always thought I would never
part with, but with several recent surgeries and still more to go, I would
rather let it go than see it sit or be pillaged by relatives. I don't know if
the 2721 miles are original, but the speedo still works. Original restored
moto-meter on radiator still works! This car had absolutely zero rust in steel
panels even before the restoration. Finished in a vintage racer mat red. You
can drive this around and be a celebrity or go vintage racing like I was going
to but never did. Anywhere I take this car it gets all the attention. Clear
Florida title as a 1932 Austin. I last drove this car 6 months ago, then
drained the fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor since I didn't know when I
would be able to drive it again. While I use non-ethanol fuel and stabilizer in
all my collector vehicles, I also know not to leave them for long periods with
fuel in the system. This car has been kept in my main garage, which is climate
controlled with A/C and heat. I've sold a lot of collector cars and motorcycles
over the years, but this is the hardest one to let go. The low reserve is but a
fraction of the time and money that went into this vehicle and way under what I
feel the true value is. Any questions feel free to ask. Car is smaller than a
Mini Cooper for comparison and weighs approx 625 pounds. Lightened back in the
day by whoever raced it as you can see by the holes in control arms etc. I
could go on all day about the cool factor of this car. I have the original fish
tail exhaust, horn that mounts on side from 1932 and other bits. I will add to
post as I remember things as I'm sure I have left all kinds of great things
out. The pictures should do the talking as well. Street legal, tagged and
titled. I have the rear tag mount and light off of the car right now, but they
bolt right on using the 2 left rear holes. Bid with confidence, I can think of
nothing this car needs. Battery was new one year ago but cannot assure how long
it will last as has been sitting, but seems to hold charge and has been kept on
battery tender like all my vehicles. Thank you for looking.Just added engine picture.Engine bay could use detailing.engine is flat head 4 cylinder.This car has no fluid leaks so your garage floor will stay spotless.
On Apr-11-17 at 20:00:33 PDT, seller added the following information:That is not a cover on the steering wheel.The racers back in the day wrapped the steering wheel in cord for better grip.
On Apr-12-17 at 20:09:17 PDT, seller added the following information: Bruce Mclaren got his start in an austin seven special.Google Bruce Mclaren austin seven special you tube and you will see his car.this one looks very similar when you take off fenders for vintage race or look.
update: 2017-04-13
Used |
“excellent restored condition” |
Year: | 1932 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 146382 |
Mileage: | 2,721 | Interior Color: | black |
Make: | Austin | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
Model: | austin seven special | Transmission: | Manual |
Engine: | flat head 4 cylinder 749cc | Body Type: | Convertible |
Drive Type: | RWD | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Sub Model: | special speedster racer |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Red |
For Sale By: | Private Seller |