1928 Austin 7 Gordon England
Chassis:
# 41517
Engine:
# M56444
Registration:
# KD 906
Price:
£22,000
Duty:
UK
1928 Austin 7 Gordon England Cup – Restored and Event-Ready
A 1928 Austin 7 Gordon England with fresh body, rebuilt axle, wet weather gear and known provenance, ideal for vintage motoring and events.
Registered on 21st March 1928, with early ownership confirmed in a 1933 buff logbook
New Gordon England body constructed in circa 2000 by Mark Hofton,
Latest service completed May 2025, with 4,104 miles recorded since the engine was rebuilt.
Ownership and Provenance
First registered in March 1928. The 1933 logbook confirms that the first owner was a Mr Harrison Townsend. Harrison was a designer with Hartland Wolf at the Albert Docks. During the war Harrion was badly injured by flying glass from a V2 rocket, spending two and a half years recovering before returning to his beloved Yorkshire after the war. The car soon fell into disrepair and he kept the car utilising it for spares for his family Austin 7, military edition.
In 1998, On the eve of her 70th birthday, the remains of the car, along with the military A7 were transferred to the new ownership of Charles Knill-Jones, who was then associated with Nick Mason’s Ten Tenths collection. Charles then sold the Gordon England to Graham Little. At that time, Little’s collection included a Bugatti Type 35B, and the Gordon England was given a new lease of life under this new ownership. A fresh body was commissioned from Mark Hofton, while the mechanicals were carefully rebuilt to match.
Body Restoration and Mechanical Work
The quality of the rebuild continues to stand out today. Since 2017 the Gordon England has been with her fourth custodian from new, who has kept thorough records of ongoing maintenance.
Alongside the new Gordon England body, a rear axle rebuild with a new CWP was completed in May 2018, followed by regular servicing. The most recent service was completed May 2025. With 4,104 miles covered since rebuild, the car remains in strong mechanical order.
Practical Features and Usability
This Austin 7 Gordon England is presented with fresh leather trim and full wet weather gear, making it suitable for year-round use. The original mechanicals are retained, with a discreet update from magneto to coil ignition for straightforward starting and improved reliability.
A Car for Events and Enjoyment
Well-suited to those beginning their pre-war motoring journey, or as a smaller car within an established collection, this Austin 7 Gordon England is ready for events worldwide. Its usability, light upkeep, and charming scale make it a practical and enjoyable choice for VSCC activities or relaxed vintage runs and a great sense of community
Available now at £22,000, this 1928 Austin 7 Gordon England offers a straightforward, enjoyable entry into vintage motoring. Contact Tom Hardman Limited to arrange a viewing and discuss how it might fit into your collection or upcoming event plans.
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