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1937 Austin 7 Ruby
$3,010
Seller located in Napier, Hawke's Bay ·1010 views · 68 others watchlisted

1937 Austin 7 Ruby

Closes: Thu 29th Jan, 10:45am
11 days, 11 hours, 30 minutes
  131,966km
  Sedan
  Petrol
  700cc
Number plate:  AM4942
Year:  1937
Exterior colour:  Green
Number of owners:  2 owners
Import history:  Imported
Registration expires:  Expired
WoF expires:  Expired

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The data was provided for AM4942 by MotorWeb on 15 January 2026, 10:52 AM.
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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

Looking for a rare classic? This 1937 Austin 7 Ruby is a genuine piece of automotive history in very good condition. As a two-owner imported vehicle, this pre-war sedan has been well-preserved while maintaining its original character.

The Austin 7 was very important in its day - sometimes called "Britain's Model T" for making cars affordable for many people. This Ruby model features the 700cc petrol engine that's typical of these charming little cars, offering a driving experience that connects you to the early days of motoring.

Some notable features:

  • Pre-war British engineering with simple, reliable mechanics
  • Compact size making it easy to store
  • Distinctive styling that gets noticed at car shows
  • Imported status with two owners
  • Well-preserved condition throughout

These Austin 7s have a strong following among collectors, and good examples are becoming harder to find. They're known for being simpler to maintain than many other classics from this era.

If you're interested in vintage motoring or looking for a characterful addition to your collection, feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Questions & Answers

  • Does it run and is there any reason why it wouldn’t get a WOF? rjc61 (88) • 11:21 am, Thu, 15 Jan Yes it runs fine, no reason it won’t get a WOF, we just forgotten about it as it has been in storage. Been driving it around lately and fine nikibooth1 (44) • Thursday, 15 January 2026
  • Thanks for the info. Is the rego on hold? rjc61 (88) • 12:03 pm, Thu, 15 Jan Yes, will be reregistered. nikibooth1 (44) • Thursday, 15 January 2026
Closes: Thu 29th Jan, 10:45am
11 days, 11 hours, 30 minutes

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$7,500

Current bid

$3,010

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Location
Napier
Member since
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
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