Summary
The chassis and engine of this Austin Seven were built by the Austin Motor Company at Longbridge, UK in about 1929. The wood and fabric body is of a non-standard design and the front sheet metal components are believed to come from a later model British vehicle. Such changes are typical for the Austin Seven which was often modified by owners and few surviving examples are exactly the same. This car was owned by Mr J. Marshall of 18 Glenhuntly Road, Elwood in 1933. In 1936 it was sold to Mr Lionel Tate who retained ownership until his death in 1977 after which the Austin was donated to the Museum
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Acquisition Information
Donation from C. H.E. Tate, 23 Jun 1977
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Manufacturer
(The) Austin Motor Co. Ltd, Longbridge, Birmingham, England, Great Britain, 1933
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Overall Dimensions
3180 mm (Length), 1320 mm (Width), 1552 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
21 cm (Length), 16.5 cm (Width), 20 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Maximum dimensions
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References
[Book] Mills, Rinsey. 2008. Original Austin Seven. 128., 2008, 128 Pages
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Keywords
Internal Combustion Engines, Motor Cars, Innovation & Design
