My family supplied this car to it's first owner (Mr Ward) new in 1928. In 1954 he traded it back in with us and we have kept it ever since. He kept a full record of the work carried out on the car and we know it's history since. It is largely original and still has it's original tools and hand books. It is the 13th oldest fabric saloon A7 in existance.
The Austin Seven was the car that got Britain motoring in the 1920's. People who previously could only afford motorcycles could now purchase a car and the family could travel together. Women could buy and drive their own car! It's the Model T of British motor cars.
1928 Austin Seven Fabric Saloon
Contributed by Roger S
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Andreas, Isle of Man
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1928
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- H:
- 140cm
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- 120cm
- D:
- 300cm
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