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Austin Seven hp motor car, 1922.
Austin Seven motor car, 1922. This car was one of the first six prototypes for the 350,000 Austin Sevens that were subsequently produced. Designed by Sir Herbert Austin (1866-1941) assisted by Stanley Edge, the Seven, or Baby Austin, was a true car in miniature rather than a cycle car designed on motorcycle lines, as many of its predecessors had been. It was aimed, like the Ford Model T before it, at those who had never been able to afford a car before. Its specification included a normal four-wheel chassis with leaf springing, a four-cylinder 747 cc water-cooled engine, three-speed and reverse gearbox, four-wheel brakes and an open four-seater body. It was capable of speeds up to 50 mph, and could cover 45 miles on a single gallon of petrol. The car was such a success that it rapidly took the lead in the market for cheap motoring, killing of the cycle car and seriously damaging sales of the alternative, the motor cycle and sidecar. The Austin Seven was produced at Longbridge in a number of models includin
Austin Seven hp motor car, 1922, the second prototype, made by Austin Motor Company Ltd., Longbridge, England, used for road testing by journalists and to illustrate advertisements and catalogues under the slogan 'The Motor for the Millions'.
Original running boards and other miscellaneous parts for Austin Seven hp motor car, 1922.
Hood for Austin Seven hp motor car, 1922.
Perspex bonnet and wooden former used to make the bonnet and both belonging to the car (although not part of the original car) for Austin Seven hp motor car, 1922.
Hinged perspex bonnet, as an accessory for the Austin Seven h.p motor car to allow visual access to the engine bay.
Wooden block mould for the creation of the perspex bonnet, used as an accessory for the Austin Seven h.p motor car for visual access into the engine bay.
