Austin Seven 850 Countryman "All Steel"

ONLINE AUCTION FROM 03.04.2024 TO 13.04.24 AT 19H00

- Chassis number: AW7 L19 716 8

- 1st registration: 02.02.1962

No reserve price

This 1962 Austin Seven 850 Countryman is for sale at auction without reserve price. This means that the car will be sold to the highest bidder, regardless of the amount of the final bid.

Back to the roots of the Austin Mini.

We are pleased to offer for sale, without reserve price, this Austin Seven 850 Countryman. A unique opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors to acquire a rare and little-known vehicle.

The Austin Seven 850 is a beloved classic. Compact yet spacious, it offered the best of both worlds: the driveability of a Mini, with extra space for passengers and luggage. This one being a Countryman, with its "barn-door" rear doors, never goes unnoticed and evokes an era when simplicity met innovation. Under the hood, the 850cc 4-cylinder engine is true to the Mini spirit, reliable and robust.

This model on sale is one of the very first Austins with the 850cc engine. It's all the more rare and original in its Countryman version, with its extended styling and hinged doors! This version is best known in its "Woody" finish. In the "All Steel" finish, a Woody kit can be fitted.

You're probably wondering what the patterns on the bodywork are all about... It's a caning that was carried out by the first owner's uncle. This hand-crafted caning lends the car a unique charm due to its period authenticity.

History

This Austin was taken out of service around 2 years ago following an invalid technical inspection due to the presence of rust. It was driven regularly before that by its owner and then by his son in Geneva.

Vehicle condition

Unrestored, this car is a good opportunity to acquire a working 1962 Austin with some work to be done, or a restoration project for the more meticulous. The engine starts immediately and the car is mechanically flawless. A service is nevertheless required on the vehicle. For the enthusiast who wants a flawless car, cosmetic work is required. For those wishing to do the bare minimum, rust will have to be treated before the car can be presented for appraisal.

Exterior: The paint is peeling in some places, and there are a few bumps visible on the photos. Rust spots are also visible in some places. A complete repaint should be considered.

Interior: The seats were replaced a few years ago and are new. The car radio or speaker no longer seem to work. The headliner has a hole in the center. Some leather parts need to be revised.

Mechanical: It starts easily, and the engine runs smoothly. Servicing is due. The chassis is solid and in good condition, although there are some traces of rust, but it is not perforating.  

This is an attractive opportunity to obtain a vehicle that is easy to work on, benefiting from cheap and extremely accessible parts.

• Mileage not guaranteed (5-digit odometer).
• This vehicle is sold as is, without warranty.
• Our auction system incorporates an Anti-Sniping feature: if a bid is placed during the last 5 minutes of the auction, the counter is automatically extended by 5 minutes, giving all participants a fair chance of winning the vehicle.