hi all,

here is the chance of a lifetime for someone.

as 7 county austins has grown over the years, im finding i dont have the time to give all aspects of the business my full attension.

so something has to give.

the business at the moment splits into 3 departments.

new spares.
used spares.
and quarry engineering castings. that is run under tracy`s name.

i am looking to sell the new spares part of the business, (everything) through gaskets and engine parts. right through to brake drums and linnings.

95% of our stock is from uk manufacture.
and most of our stock is either priced well below our competetors, or not being made by others.

as many will know we have always run as a small company.

so here is the chance for someone to take on a company with a good name, you can bring the prices in line with others. expand profit margines by importing stock. we have the contact number for it to be done. so you can build the business as far as you like.

or if any existing companies want to take over the stock and eliminate the oposition. we are also open to that.

this offer hasnt been put forward to any individual company yet, so you all have the same chance to come forward. initial contact is welcome by email. tony@contyaustins.fsnet.co.uk

sorry i dont have a price for the company yet, ill be turning the phone of on december 1st for as long as it takes to audit and value stock.

after that time we will still be in business selling, and the value of sales can be removed from stock value.

thanks tony.

ps, many thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years, helping the company grow. and in turn alowing us to support the austin 7 movement.

Location: huncote on the pig

I'm personally very sad to hear that Tony.

Ian Mc.

Location: Shropshire

Very sad to hear that Tony, purely on a selfish level as I for one have had excellent service from you over the years.
I'll still be in touch for used spares and I wish you all the best and maybe a slightly quieter life in future.
Regards, Brian

Location: Near M1 Motorway Jtn 28

Don't worry lads.

Don't feel sorry.

As I can't give the new spares my full attension, it means someone gets a fantastic chance to expand it. And make the most out of it.

And for me I get to sort out all the second hand parts that need my attension.

It could be a win win for everyone.

Tony.

Location: Huncote on the pig

I sincerely hope someone takes this on, I use Tony and his main competitors, but feel it is a sad day when we lose an established supplier.

Location: Auckland NZ

Ruairidh Dunford

Ian McGowan

I'm personally very sad to hear that Tony.

Ian Mc.

I agree with that sentiment.

Location: Teignmouth

I think that we all share your sentiment.....

Good luck with the sale Tony!

Good to see you on Sunday Tony, very best wishes for your future plans.

Location: Farnham

Hi Tony,

As a new old chap to the world of A7 ownership, I've come a little late to your party. However, as someone who has received prompt attention to all my queries and quite excellent product service from you, I am well placed to add my sincerest thanks and best wishes to you and your wife with everything you get up to in the future.

I'm sure you will never become a stranger to the A7 fraternity,

Bill

Location: Saumur, France

I hope you dont loose touch with Austin Sevens entirely, maybe you will come along to a few rallys. A chance to put your feet up and drive a Seven more often. Enjoy your retirement.

Hi Tony, sad to read that you may be slimming down you business, but if you end up with time on your side, I can always get you a ticket too watch the Swan's look's like we will be playing you next season S&P

Hi Tony

Have always enjoyed your posts. Always succinct, not even capitals, a neat touch. But I am far from the action and curious about the quarry casting aspect. Can you tell us more please. Is this a range of Seven or other auto castings. Do you arrange or do?

Location: Auckland, NZ

Thank you all so far for your replies.

Alan I won't be retiring yet, but yes will put my feet up more. And take the cars to different rallies.

I haven't been able to do a juggle yet, more a London to Brighton. And worst of all I haven't done a land speed record on bonnaville salt flats.

Bob, I tend to find if the spell check on the I pad can't be bothered to correct me. Then I don't realy bother to check myself

I have made a good start to the stock take, and this is were it perhaps surprises me over what I've made, but isn't on the web or in stall trays.

Thanks Tony

Ps, Stuart you may yet be right about the footie.

Location: Huncote on the pig

Fair play Tony, I hope someone comes along and has this good opportunity to expand the new a7 parts, Us for one and as a group the midshires group would like to thank you for all you've done to keep our cars on the road with parts, Will always purchase off yourself for used parts as and when needed, I wish you and 7 county austins all the best in the foreseeable future and thanks once again Joe

Location: Lutterworth

thanks joe,

as you know you are always welcome round here.

and you will know how long the supersports has been off the road, so about time i got some time back to give it my full attension.

tony

Location: huncote on the pig

You do a great job Tony and I hope the sale works out well for you !
Cheers - john