1935 Austin Nippy, very rare left hand drive model!

The Austin Nippy is a sporty variant of the legendary Austin 7 manufactured in the United Kingdom from 1934 to 1937 by the Austin Motor Company, LTD and is a very rare car in today’s collector marketplace, especially in the United States.

Founded in the early years of the 1900’s, the company primarily produced large cars until the outbreak of World War I and when auto production resumed following the war continued with that practice. Sir Herbert Austin saw the need for a smaller, economical vehicle as an alternative to the cyclecars and small automobiles of the car and, against the wishes of company officers and financiers, proceeded with plans for what became the Austin 7 in 1920 with his personal funds. Taking design and mechanical ideas from what he felt were among the best in the industry, when the Austin 7 debuted to the public in 1922 it became the United Kingdom’s equivalent of the Model T Ford in the United States. While only 2,300 were sold in the first full year the Austin 7 was offered, by the time production ceased in 1939 the company had built 290,000 cars and vans in a variety of body configuration and had licensed production to companies all over the globe, most of whom designed their own bodies for the vehicles.

The Nippy was produced from 1934 to 1937 in very limited quantities. With a curb weight of 1,036 pounds, the two-seater was powered by a 749cc Austin in-line four-cylinder engine with a four-speed manual transmission. Top speed was to 65 miles per hour. The Nippy had drum brakes front and rear and proved to be a dependable vehicle especially in and around urban areas. Based on production data gleaned from various sources, experts place the total Nippy production over the three-year run at 682 cars.

This 1935 Austin Nippy bears signs of an obvious older restoration but does not appear to have been modified to any degree with all essential systems intact. The red paint on the body is contrasted by the black interior and wings (fenders for our American friends) and while not concours quality is certainly presentable. This vehicle has been in the portfolio of the present owner for over 10 years and been stored in a humidity-controlled environment during his ownership. While all Nippy models are rare, this left-hand drive model is exceptionally hard to find. Marque experts estimate that perhaps as many as 225 Nippy models exist today with the vast majority of them found in the UK.

DISCLOSURE

COSMETIC: There may be chips and flaws present on the paint. There may be imperfections on the chrome. Please refer to photos for issues specific to this vehicle.

MECHANICAL: This vehicle has been a part of a static display for a long period of time and is subject to flaw that might result from not being driven. Evergreen Digital Showroom makes every effort to provide accurate information as to the various mechanical and electrical systems of the vehicles we represent. In most cases we do not verify numbers that would indicate size and specifications of engines. We recommend the buyer arrange for an inspection prior to placing a deposit for any classic collectible vehicle.

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The cost of parts and restoration of vehicles in increasing almost daily. These are classics—they are not making any more and they become harder to find with each day that passes. Historically, classic and collectible vehicles have increased in value over time and been an excellent investment, typically appreciating at a higher rate than most other investment instruments as proven by numerous articles, records of private sales and auction tracking PLUS they provide a tangible asset that can be enjoyed every day. As with any investment, a positive return is not guaranteed and can be influenced by many factors.

GENERAL INFORMATION: We highly recommend prospective buyers personally inspect any vehicle they are considering purchasing. This is especially true when dealing with classic, collectible vehicles. While we are experienced in describing and assessing this type of vehicle, we can only look through our eyes and not the eyes of another person. We do not recommend attempting to drive one of these vehicles home! As a practical matter many of these vehicles have not been on anything resembling a long trip for years and should be thoroughly inspected, serviced and recommissioned before attempting a significant road trip. Virtually all of the vehicles we represent have a “clean” title. However, from time to time we do have vehicles that pre-date modern vehicle registration laws or for some reason do not have a title. In those cases the lack of a title will be disclosed in the vehicle description.

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NOTICE

Because of the number of vehicles we represent we cannot drive every vehicle for long distances. These vehicles have been part of static displays for long periods of time, in some cases for decades, and are subject to the flaws and imperfections consistent with that. While we do our best to disclose all issues we known about a vehicle in our advertising, these are old cars and something that has always worked in the past might not function properly today. Please check the requirements of your state regarding the licensing and registration of classic vehicles and make sure the vehicle you are looking at meets those if applicable. Unless otherwise noted, all vehicles represented by Evergreen Digital Showroom possess a clean (non-branded) title which will be provided the new buyer when purchase funds clear our financial institution. Virtually all of our vehicles are sold as mileage exempt due to their age. We do not warranty any vehicle, nor any part of the vehicle including air conditioning systems, brake systems, electrical systems and gauges, fuel systems, accessories or powertrain components.

These are old vehicles and it is very common for them to require certain maintenance and upkeep for them to be operational. In many cases issues with leaks may develop when being driven after a long period of not being used. This is common, as classic cars at some point will leak fluids. For this reason, we do not encourage buyers to attempt driving their purchase home as we cannot guarantee functional reliability of these vehicles. We strongly encourage prospective buyers to be sure they are comfortable with these issues before purchasing a classic car.

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