5th Sep, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST
1927 Austin 'Chummy'
Registration number: YH 2488
Date of first registration: 31/05/1927
VIN number: A43975
Engine number: M36071
MOT expires: N/A
V5C present listing 2 former keepers
Current mileage shown: 69,640
747 cc
Green
Chassis no; 36040
Eng no; 36071
Car no; A 43975
G’Box no; 6156C
Original registration date. 21st May 1927
Complete body off restoration of past 2 years.
Comprehensive documentation showing receipts for all parts and services .
Completely re wired to a high standard including wired earth return for all electrical components.
New traditional battery including quick release terminals
Suspension rebuild
5 Blockley tyres.
Starter motor rebuilt.
Leather interior in British Racing Green
Hood and full side screens including hood cover.
New running boards.
New Motometer
Plated fastenings (nuts & bolts) throughout.
V5 and Buff log book
Completely re-wired to a high standard, including wired earth return
A restored, early Chummy retaining its original features like brass cylinder head priming plugs and magneto ignition original tools and jack.
Body Work: 3 Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4 Glass: 4 Paint: 3 Wheels/tyres: 3/3 Door shut: 4 Door Gap: 4 Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4 Headlining: 3-4 Seats: 4 Trim: 4 Mechanical components: 4 Running: 4 Starting: 3 Under Bonnet: 3 Underneath: 3 Brakes: 4 Gearbox/Clutch: 4 Suspension: 4 Ancillary components: 4 Main components: 3-4 A part restored example of Austin's baby vintage car. A solid and usable example with some originality. Paintwork flat and pitted. Original side screens and later hood. Refurbished cosmetically. Mechanically much work done and running well. Some non-standard parts. One to use and improve.
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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 5th Sep, 2020
Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
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