Description
“Lady” is a 1937 Austin 7 Ruby, Mk 2. She was restored by her previous owner circa 2010. Due to his untimely passing he was unable to fully complete the restoration, which was extensive in the body department, but less so mechanically. She lay dormant in various dry garage locations until the present ownership in March 2020. Recommissioning for road use required overhaul of brakes, steering, prop shaft, electrics, rear dampers, front axle kingpins, and front dampers. This work was done during the COVID restrictions of 2020 and later. Photographs of the ‘restoration’ show an originally blue body over black wings. She now sports black on black, with red upholstery. This substantial improvement to her appearance was topped with new or rechromed fittings. The road wheels run true on the appropriate ‘Armstrong’ 4. 00 x 17 tyres. A new clutch gives good bite, and the relined brakes offer the best stopping achievable. The sliding roof has been rebuilt, and is fully functional. Running lights have been converted to LEDs, which make for good warning to other road users, and draw a fraction of the amps incandescent bulbs would draw, with the ammeter showing charge with all lights on. Indicator bulbs are still of the incandescent design, but an electronic flasher unit allows for change to leds if required in the future. A pilot light and buzzer warn of the flasher being ‘on’. The trafficators are still ‘wired in’ but due to lack of use cannot be relied on. Benefitting from the re-upholstered interior, good running gear, effective brakes, and steering she is now a pleasure to look at , and to drive.
Regrettably no documentation, or knowledge of Lady’s history was passed to the present owner.
She now has to find a new home due to shortage of storage space as a result off new projects. Priced at £5, 500 ovno. Digital photos available. I bought it just before covid lockdowns, and it gave me pleasure during the recommissioning work, and subsequently driving it.
