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The Austin 7 is an economy car that was produced from 1923 until 1939 in the United Kingdom by Austin. It was nicknamed the "Baby Austin" and was at that time one of the most popular cars produced for the British market and sold well abroad.
- What is an Austin 7 Chummy?
- Why was the Austin 7 called a chummy?
- What happened Austin Healey?
- Was Brum an Austin 7?
- What is a Ford Popular?
- Who made Austin cars?
- Why was the Austin Allegro so bad?
- Who designed the Austin 7?
- Where is the chassis number on an Austin 7?
- What is an Austin 7?
- When was the Austin A40 built?
- What is a Hillman Minx?
What is an Austin 7 Chummy?
Lot 246 - 1927 Austin 7 Chummy
The Austin 7 was produced from 1922 through to 1939 and nicknamed the 'Baby Austin'; it was one of the most popular cars ever produced and sold equally well abroad. ... In return for the investment he was paid a royalty of two guineas on every car sold.
Why was the Austin 7 called a chummy?
The car was always intended to seat four, but a body only inches longer than the current basic Smart and many inches narrower scarcely made for comfort. The model called the Chummy was exactly that - occupants overflowed the sides, and rear passengers had a bumpy ride perched behind the rear axle.
What happened Austin Healey?
The name Austin is now owned by Nanjing, which bought the assets of MG Rover Group (British Leyland's successor company) out of bankruptcy in 2005.
Was Brum an Austin 7?
AN OUTSTANDING "BRUM" - A VINTAGE AUSTIN 7 CHUMMY TOURER MOTOR CAR.
What is a Ford Popular?
The Ford Popular, often called the Ford Pop, is a car from Ford UK that was built in England between 1953 and 1962. ... The name Popular was also used by Ford to describe its 1930s Y Type model. The Popular name was also later used on basic models of the Escort and Fiesta cars.
Who made Austin cars?
The Austin Motor Company Limited was a British manufacturer of motor vehicles, founded in 1905 by Herbert Austin. In 1952 it was merged with Morris Motors Limited in the new holding company British Motor Corporation (BMC) Limited, keeping its separate identity. The marque Austin was used until 1987.
Why was the Austin Allegro so bad?
The poor reputation of the car and the inefficient production and management techniques in British Leyland at the time at which it was produced have meant that the Austin Allegro has become associated with waste, inefficiency and poor quality.
Who designed the Austin 7?
Herbert Austin's team built three prototype Austin 7's and showed them to the management at Austin Motor Company, and then to the British public in 1922. Herbert Austin had financed the creation of the new car himself and so had sensibly patented his innovations in his own name.
Where is the chassis number on an Austin 7?
Always easily found. Stamped into the crankcase at the front nearside (to read conveniently with the early chassis) and later duplicated near the rear offside oil pipe union.
What is an Austin 7?
The Austin 7 is an economy car that was produced from 1923 until 1939 in the United Kingdom by Austin. ... Its effect on the British market was similar to that of the Model T Ford in the US, replacing most other British economy cars and cyclecars of the early 1920s.
When was the Austin A40 built?
The Austin A40 Farina is a small, economy car introduced by Austin in saloon (1958) and A40 Countryman (1959) estate versions. It has a two-box body configuration.
What is a Hillman Minx?
The Hillman Minx was a mid-sized family car that British car maker Hillman produced from 1931 to 1970. ... Generally, the Minx was available in four-door saloon and estate forms, with a 1496-cc engine. The Hillman Super Minx was a slightly larger model offered during the Audax era.
