17th Nov, 2023 10:00
November Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction
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1928 AUSTIN SEVEN CHUMMY
Sold for £15,500
Note that some lots may be sold provisionally
Make: AUSTIN
Model: SEVEN CHUMMY
Registration: YV 325
Engine Size (cc): 747
Year of Manufacture: 1928
Date First Registered: 21/03/1928
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Monday 6 November - Thursday 16 November 2023
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes previous V5s, various club-run documentation, printed photographs of the vehicle, a newspaper clipping, previous insurance documentation, a Brief Biographical study by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and various invoices and receipts for parts and work carried out.
**Please note that we have a photocopy of the original application that has Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's name on the application**
The vendor has provided the following:
1928 AUSTIN SEVEN CHUMMY TOURER
YV 325
The Austin Seven 4 seat tourer, or ‘Chummy’ was introduced in 1922 and continued in production until 1931. Numerous
modifications were introduced throughout production including changes to body shape, the earliest models were referred to as
‘coop shuttle’ and ‘pram hood’. The body tub was made of aluminium with steel floor, bonnet, and wings. Brakes were initially 6”
diameter and beaded edge tyres were fitted. In 1924 brake size was increased to 7”. Magneto ignition was replaced by coil ignition
in 1928. Radiator cowls were originally painted black but in 1928 were nickel plated and from 1930, chrome plated. The very latest
‘Chummies’ had all steel bodies.
ORIGINAL SPECIFICATION
An open four-seat body over patented Austin Seven triangular chassis
ENGINE 4-cylinder 56mm bore, 76mm stoke, capacity 747.5 cc side valve with two main bearing crankshaft. BHP 13.5
at 3000 rpm. Magneto ignition with manual adjustment at steering wheel. Thermo-siphon cooling system.
GEARBOX 3-speed crash with reverse
SUSPENSION Transverse semi-elliptic spring at the front and quarter-elliptic at the rear. Adjustable friction disc shock
absorbers fitted to front and rear.
ELECTRICS 6 volt. Foot operated starter motor.
BRAKES Cable operated four-wheel brakes with 7” drums. Footbrake operates rear drums and handbrake operates
front.
DIMENSIONS Wheelbase – 6’ 3”: Track – F. 3’ 4”: Weight 8 ¼ cwt: Turning circle – 32’.
PRICE £145.00
ROAD TAX £6.00
KNOWN HISTORY of YV 325
CHASSIS NO. 56708 PRESENT ENGINE NO M183961 CAR NO. A5 7994
21 March 1928 First Registered in London by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and supplied by, Pass
and Joyce Ltd 373-375 Euston Road, London NW1
1928 – April 1959 History unknown
28 April 1959 Registered to Mr R J Benfield, Harrow
27 Jan 1964 Registered to Mrs J A Gardner, Islington
Jan 1964 – April 2000 History Unknown
April 2000 Purchased by Mr R Hood from Mr P Williams who had earlier acquired it as
payment for restoration work of another Austin Seven
01 June 2000 Purchased from Mr R Hood by Capt Douglas Malcolm Goodwin (Curly) of
Malmesbury. A former Vulcan Bomber pilot.
April 2001 Restoration by Mr R Hood commenced. Several modifications were made
during restoration to improve driveability. This included fitment of a 1933
rubber mounted two bearing engines with new phoenix crankshaft, coil
ignition, high compression cylinder head, side draught carburettor with
mechanical fuel pump coupled to a four-speed gearbox with synchromesh
on 3 rd and 4 th .
October 2002 Restoration Completed.
23 September 2018 Purchased by current owner Andrew McLaughlin of Preston, Lancashire.
EVENTS
2003 Yorkshire Experience
2003/2004 Welsh Classic Rally
2005 Northern Ireland, Ballymena Centennial Rally
2007 Northern Ireland, Ballymena Centennial Rally
2008 Scottish Tour based at Kenmore.
Llangollen Area Tour, Wales
2009 Llangollen Rally.
Switzerland Morges Show, Mont Blanc, France
2010 Tour of Brittany Rally, France
2012 Scottish & North East UK Tour. Fort William to Middlesborough.
2013 Ardennes Tour & Molentocht Windmill Rally Holland
2017 Euro tour 2017 – An Austin Seven Tyrol Adventure. France, Germany, Belgium and
Austrian Tyrol between 3 rd and 19 th June 2017.
2019 Preston & District Vintage Car Club 60 th Anniversary Run 29 th April 2019.
2021 Preston & District Vintage Car Club Red Rose Ramble 6 th June 2021.
Make: AUSTIN
Model: SEVEN CHUMMY
Registration: YV 325
Engine Size (cc): 747
Year of Manufacture: 1928
Date First Registered: 21/03/1928
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Monday 6 November - Thursday 16 November 2023
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes previous V5s, various club-run documentation, printed photographs of the vehicle, a newspaper clipping, previous insurance documentation, a Brief Biographical study by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and various invoices and receipts for parts and work carried out.
**Please note that we have a photocopy of the original application that has Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's name on the application**
The vendor has provided the following:
1928 AUSTIN SEVEN CHUMMY TOURER
YV 325
The Austin Seven 4 seat tourer, or ‘Chummy’ was introduced in 1922 and continued in production until 1931. Numerous
modifications were introduced throughout production including changes to body shape, the earliest models were referred to as
‘coop shuttle’ and ‘pram hood’. The body tub was made of aluminium with steel floor, bonnet, and wings. Brakes were initially 6”
diameter and beaded edge tyres were fitted. In 1924 brake size was increased to 7”. Magneto ignition was replaced by coil ignition
in 1928. Radiator cowls were originally painted black but in 1928 were nickel plated and from 1930, chrome plated. The very latest
‘Chummies’ had all steel bodies.
ORIGINAL SPECIFICATION
An open four-seat body over patented Austin Seven triangular chassis
ENGINE 4-cylinder 56mm bore, 76mm stoke, capacity 747.5 cc side valve with two main bearing crankshaft. BHP 13.5
at 3000 rpm. Magneto ignition with manual adjustment at steering wheel. Thermo-siphon cooling system.
GEARBOX 3-speed crash with reverse
SUSPENSION Transverse semi-elliptic spring at the front and quarter-elliptic at the rear. Adjustable friction disc shock
absorbers fitted to front and rear.
ELECTRICS 6 volt. Foot operated starter motor.
BRAKES Cable operated four-wheel brakes with 7” drums. Footbrake operates rear drums and handbrake operates
front.
DIMENSIONS Wheelbase – 6’ 3”: Track – F. 3’ 4”: Weight 8 ¼ cwt: Turning circle – 32’.
PRICE £145.00
ROAD TAX £6.00
KNOWN HISTORY of YV 325
CHASSIS NO. 56708 PRESENT ENGINE NO M183961 CAR NO. A5 7994
21 March 1928 First Registered in London by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and supplied by, Pass
and Joyce Ltd 373-375 Euston Road, London NW1
1928 – April 1959 History unknown
28 April 1959 Registered to Mr R J Benfield, Harrow
27 Jan 1964 Registered to Mrs J A Gardner, Islington
Jan 1964 – April 2000 History Unknown
April 2000 Purchased by Mr R Hood from Mr P Williams who had earlier acquired it as
payment for restoration work of another Austin Seven
01 June 2000 Purchased from Mr R Hood by Capt Douglas Malcolm Goodwin (Curly) of
Malmesbury. A former Vulcan Bomber pilot.
April 2001 Restoration by Mr R Hood commenced. Several modifications were made
during restoration to improve driveability. This included fitment of a 1933
rubber mounted two bearing engines with new phoenix crankshaft, coil
ignition, high compression cylinder head, side draught carburettor with
mechanical fuel pump coupled to a four-speed gearbox with synchromesh
on 3 rd and 4 th .
October 2002 Restoration Completed.
23 September 2018 Purchased by current owner Andrew McLaughlin of Preston, Lancashire.
EVENTS
2003 Yorkshire Experience
2003/2004 Welsh Classic Rally
2005 Northern Ireland, Ballymena Centennial Rally
2007 Northern Ireland, Ballymena Centennial Rally
2008 Scottish Tour based at Kenmore.
Llangollen Area Tour, Wales
2009 Llangollen Rally.
Switzerland Morges Show, Mont Blanc, France
2010 Tour of Brittany Rally, France
2012 Scottish & North East UK Tour. Fort William to Middlesborough.
2013 Ardennes Tour & Molentocht Windmill Rally Holland
2017 Euro tour 2017 – An Austin Seven Tyrol Adventure. France, Germany, Belgium and
Austrian Tyrol between 3 rd and 19 th June 2017.
2019 Preston & District Vintage Car Club 60 th Anniversary Run 29 th April 2019.
2021 Preston & District Vintage Car Club Red Rose Ramble 6 th June 2021.
Auction: November Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 17th Nov, 2023
Welcome to our November Auction!
Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.
The main viewing period for this auction is Monday 6 November - Thursday 16 November 2023.
Viewing
The main viewing period for this auction is Monday 6 November - Thursday 16 November 2023.
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 1pm
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