1935 Austin 7 Ruby body original

Asking price: $8,500

Listed within the last 30 days | Seller located in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty ·2870 views · 124 others watchlisted

1935 Austin 7 Ruby body original

Amazing Austin 7 survivor

62,058km

Sedan

Petrol

747cc

Manual

Number plate: PS5203

Year: 1935

Exterior colour: cream

Doors: 2 door

Cylinders: 4 cylinder

Import history: NZ New

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The data was provided for PS5203 by MotorWeb on 13 December 2025, 3:38 PM.

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This vehicle has been de-registered in the past and then registered again. The registration may have expired because the licence was not kept current or it may have been in an accident and written off by an insurance company.

Description

Austin 7 Ruby original 1937 - a classic piece of motoring history one of the very few unrestored survivors, without body rust, which still drives.

This NZ new Austin 7 features the Ruby body style. Stored inside most of its life it stilll has its original 747cc petrol engine paired to a manual gearbox - exactly as it would have when new.

The car presents in remarkable condition for an unrestored vehicle. The patina is real, engine runs nicely, lights and arm blinkers working fine. Original Austin tools still with the car. Known affectionately as the "Baby Austin" heres the rare opportunity to own a unique survivor.

Features:

Original Ruby body styling
747cc petrol engine
Manual gearbox
Four-seat layout
NZ new
Maintained in excellent condition

If you're interested in owing a genuine and characterful piece of automotive history from before WWII, this Austin 7 is the car for you!

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peabods
Hi, This Austin looks to be a 1937 the 35 had 17" wheels with different caps and the rear side window were different 37 had 16" wheels, Just saying Cheers, peabods (921) • 9:36 pm, Sat, 13 Dec
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Hi, 1935 had an indent (step in) along the back of the doors. Its more than likely a 1936 (onwards) as 37 was the first of the 'big 7's'. It sure is 'ridgy-didgy'. nice one! oldroses (89) • 5:42 pm, Wed, 24 Dec
bayfin
THE WHEEL CAPS ARE 1937 MODEL ALSO THE SWAGE AROUND THE BODY ENDS ATHE REAR, WEREAS THE 35/36 WENT RIGHT AROUND THE REAR OF THE BODY/ bayfin (151) • 8:38 am, Sun, 28 Dec
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Youre right, found the papers! travel_kiwi1 (19) • Sunday, 28 December 2025
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Did some rumaging, comments are correct - found the ownership papers which are attached, was first registered March 37. Main point is its survived for more than 88 years, cant find any rust holes in panels outside or underneath. Ive owned it more than 30 years, its always had a roof despite multiple relocations and a divorce! Seller comment Sunday, 28 December 2025