LOT 206 *N

c.1936 Austin Seven Pearl Cabriolet Registration no. not registered (previous UK registration EVX 381) Chassis no. CA270646 Engine no. M271844

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Lot 206^*,N

The Connoisseurs Collection Part IV
c.1936 Austin Seven Pearl Cabriolet

Goodwood Revival: Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia|19 September 2026, 13:00 BST|Chichester, Goodwood

c.1936 Austin Seven Pearl Cabriolet
Registration no. not registered (previous UK registration EVX 381)
Chassis no. CA270646
Engine no. M271844

A huge success from the moment deliveries commenced in January 1923, the Austin Seven remained in production until 1939. Simply constructed, economical and easily maintained by the home mechanic, the Seven brought motoring within the financial reach of the man in the street, who hitherto would probably have settled for a motorcycle combination. Its introduction helped save the ailing Austin concern and by the mid-1920s the Seven dominated the light car market in Britain. The sole version available when production commenced was the 'Chummy' tourer.

In essence the Seven changed little in the course of its 17 years in production, retaining the 'A'-frame chassis, transverse front spring, rear quarter elliptics and four-cylinder sidevalve engine to the end. There were, of course, numerous detail improvements along the way.

The introduction of the Ruby in 1934 marked an important step in the development of Austin's ever-popular light car. New body styles featured flowing lines, valanced wings and taller, cowled-in radiators; the wheel size was reduced from 19" to 17" diameter; flush-fitting self-cancelling trafficators were fitted; and synchromesh was now present on second as well as third and top gears. Alongside the two Ruby saloons in the new-for-1935 range were the Pearl Cabriolet, the Opal two-seater (the first £100 Austin) and the Open Road Tourer. There are no documents with this Lot.

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The Connoisseurs Collection Part IV
c.1936 Austin Seven Pearl Cabriolet

c.1936 Austin Seven Pearl Cabriolet
Registration no. not registered (previous UK registration EVX 381)
Chassis no. CA270646
Engine no. M271844