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Does this swallow make a summer? - Dutch-Ulster rep - 25-02-2019
By repute the best Swallow in the world is coming up for auction at an estimate of £ 50,000 - 60,000
http://richardedmondsauctions.com/catalogue-new/?lot=2110
RE: Does this swallow make a summer? - Lance Sheldrick - 25-02-2019
I seem to remember hype very similar to this happening in the late 1980's and people paying silly prices for Austin 7's, houses, Georgian furniture etc. Lots of fingers were seriously burnt in the early 1990's !
RE: Does this swallow make a summer? - AllAlloyCup - 25-02-2019
That’s a very nice car , so a cut above most A7
Auction offerings.
Regards
Bill G
RE: Does this swallow make a summer? - Steve Jones - 25-02-2019
Knowing the car and the owner, I can well imagine that the description 'the best Swallow in the World' is likely to be accurate. As to price, it's an auction so it will make what someone wants to pay however make no mistake, this is not just any run of the mill Austin 7. It is something quite special.
Steve
RE: Does this swallow make a summer? - Tony Betts - 25-02-2019
I'm with you steve, knowing the owner. It's a very special car. As expected.
the best one out there, is a brave bid.
But he could just be right.
A car of this quality deserves a higher than normal price.
But as suggested by Steve, the buyers will decide.
I should be there saterday, so it will be good to see the bidding.
Tony.
RE: Does this swallow make a summer? - Ruairidh Dunford - 25-02-2019
Lovely!
Mine is in (almost) identical condition!
RE: Does this swallow make a summer? - Reckless Rat - 25-02-2019
Lick o' paint, Mr Fawlty. One hour.
RE: Does this swallow make a summer? - Greig Smith - 25-02-2019
Cup in a Box, Swallow in a Shed.....
Ruairidh rumour has it that you have one of each variant tucked away as a resto project.....
Looking at what you have done with your Cup, the Swallow is going to be magnificent
Aye
Greig
RE: Does this swallow make a summer? - Ruairidh Dunford - 25-02-2019
The bar has been set rather high with the Swallow (see OP!!) but I do intend making it the next big restoration - I started it aged 11...
RE: Does this swallow make a summer? - David Stepney - 25-02-2019
Ruairidh, is there no end to your talents? Restorer of Austin Sevens, mine of information and a connoisseur of fine single malt to boot!