07-06-2018, 08:09 PM
(07-06-2018, 02:11 PM)Biddlecombe Wrote: Hi does anyone have any knowledge of the history of “Emily” 1936 Ruby EPG 614. I have viewed her as she is for sale, but I am a newbie to the Seven world. I know that she has been refurbished and does not bear her original engine number. I understand that she was owned by a Seaford gentleman until December 2017, but would be interested to know of the condition she was in before sale. Further, I intend to visit the Senlac club this month and join up, but is there anyone that could help me with decision making? Maybe even visit the car with me near Lewes, lunch included of course? Hope I am not asking too much.
I would say this is definitely one that needs someone with you who knows their Rubies. So many cars with nice shiny paint jobs have not had the same attention paid to the mechanicals, but that is not to say this car is not ok in that respect. The views of the interior fittings and trimmings, whilst not badly done, is not totally 'sympathetic', and probably restored by a competent person, but someone not over familiar with Austin Sevens. Quite a lot of the fittings are not original, but not a disaster.
Caveat emptor, and good luck if you decide to go with it. Bear in mind that there are always Austin Sevens in all variations up for sale, so no need to rush into the first one you look at!