THE CLASSIC CAR SALE AT STONELEIGH PARK 28th SEPTEMBER SALE 2024

classiccarauctions.co.uk + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 37 LOT 728 Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000 1936 AUSTIN SEVEN OPAL OPEN ROAD TWO-SEAT TOURER No Reserve A well-restored example of the Opal Open Road Two-seat Tourer from long term ownership and on offer at No Reserve. • In August 1934, the Austin Seven range was updated with three new editions - the Opal, the Ruby and the Pearl, known as the ‘Jewel’ range • The Opal was the basic two-seater version and early cars carried over the flat fronted radiator. These sold for £100. The charming Opal Open Road Two-Seat Tourer (body type APE) wore the new cowled grille and cost £8 more • Built in 1935, and registered on the 01/01/1936, this Opal spent its life in the South of England before moving to the Midlands where it was kept in a barn from 1975 until purchase by its current owner in 2010 • Fully restored between 2014-2018 and dry stored since with very little use • Freshly painted in its original colours of red and black, with black hood and black wire wheels • Still retaining its original ‘buff’ logbook, it’s supplied with photos of the restoration, handwritten notes and invoices • One of the nicest Sevens we have seen for a while and a perfect entry into the world of these charismatic little cars Lot Details Reg: UJ 6434 Chassis no.: 236143 Odometer: 62,311 MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 83 / 135 «««¶¶ More Details Lot 728 Bid On Lot 728