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Lot: 813
1936 Austin Seven Nippy

Registration No. COJ 844
Chassis No. AEB251367
Engine No. 251367
Estimate: £12,000-£14,000

The new Austin 7 Sports model for the 1930s, introduced in June 1933 to replace the iconic ‘Ulster’ was named the ’65 Sports’, later ‘Nippy’. Bodywork was a low slung 2-seater with doors and a boot containing the spare wheel; the car was a less ‘out and out racer’ than the Ulster, but was considerably more civilised and easier to use on a daily basis, whilst still being well suited to sporting events. Sales proved its popularity, nearly 250 being sold in the first six months, and well over a thousand 65 and Nippy models found owners before production ceased in 1937; this compares well with about 300 Ulsters made in total. The Nippy was workmanlike, performed well in competition and found a new market (for the first time in LHD form) in Germany.

COJ 844 was registered on 31 December 1936, making it one of the last Nippys made, and it remains in remarkably original condition. The sports engine is still installed, though the carburettor has been changed; this is said to improve performance over the original downdraught Zenith. The car runs well and has a current MoT certificate, with V5c to protect the original 1936 Birmingham registration number. The steel panelled body is in sound condition, and unusually for a Nippy very original. This is a charming, genuine and attractive late Nippy, requiring only a little care and attention to make a very useable car, reliable and eligible for VSCC events.