5th Sep, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
Lot 2262
 

2262

1927 Austin 'Chummy' Registration number: YH 2488 Date of first registration: 31/05/1927 VIN...

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.

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Not Sold

 

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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