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1932 Austin 7


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Austin's Magnificent Seven is a friendly vintage classic that proves speed and prestige isn't everything!

Can a car that debuted in 1922 still have a place on our roads nearly a century on?...Most definitely yes in the case of the Austin 7, the car that not only mobilised Britain but also provided the basis for many inspiring designers and engineers to work their magic on.

ABOUT THIS CAR

  • This car was first registered in New Zealand on the 12th of November 1932. The car's registration was X19*156. In 1958, the registration changed to BJ726, the registration changed to BJ726, the black plates with silver characteristics.
  • Its first owner was a lady from Auckland, Edna, who drove the car in NZ from the far North to the deep South over her 37 years of ownership, until 1969 when she passed away.
  • The second owner was from Martinborough, with his wife being Edna's niece. The car was registered spasmodically in the periods 1975 / 1976, 1979-1980 and 1983 – 1984. We have photos of these. Cars did not require continuous registration at the time and were registered when they were going to be driven on the road.
  • The original colour was brown / black (photos available).
  • In 2003 the car was sold to Carterton, after that to Tauranga, after that to Papakura when it was painstakingly restored.
  • This car's condition is Mint – there is nothing negative to say about it. It will have to be one of the best examples of an Austin 7 anywhere in the world. No doubt, it will impress even the most pedantic of individuals.
  • Very nice to drive. Worth noting that Sevens were popular and successful racers in their day.
  • Original Certificate Of Registration Available

Your first impression is that the Seven is indeed tiny – with such a snug cockpit for the occupants. It is hard to think of a car from this era that is easier to own or so much fun.

The spares supply is incredibly good, insurance costs are low and the cars are so small that storage should never be a problem. Your first go at the wheel of a Seven may be something of a culture shock, but once you get used to the pre-war dynamics, you'll be amazed at how usable and enjoyable this baby Austin can actually be.

It is a piece of British social and automotive history and as you get to know it more, you will find yourself driving it more and more – and simply loving life in the slow lane.

Buy an exceptional one, like this one, and you won't go wrong.

Car will be sold WOF'd and registered if sold in New Zealand.

TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.

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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)

NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993

Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.

Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.

The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.

The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.

For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.

PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.