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1922: Austin 7 launched. 1923: Larger capacity 747cc engine and electric starter motor introduced. 1932: Four-speed gearbox introduced. 1933: Synchromesh added to third and fourth gears.
- Why was the Austin 7 called a chummy?
- Was Brum an Austin 7?
- Why was the Austin Allegro so bad?
- What is the difference between Austin A30 and A35?
- What is a chummy car?
- What is an Austin 7 Chummy?
- What is the oldest BMW?
- What happened Austin Healey?
- Who designed the Austin 7?
- Where is the chassis number on an Austin 7?
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.
Was Brum an Austin 7?
AN OUTSTANDING "BRUM" - A VINTAGE AUSTIN 7 CHUMMY TOURER MOTOR CAR.
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.
What is the difference between Austin A30 and A35?
The A35 is very similar in appearance to the A30, except for a larger rear window aperture and a painted front grille, with chrome horse-shoe surround, instead of the chrome grille on the A30. ... The A35's ratios are better spaced and give a higher speed in third gear.
What is a chummy car?
1927 Austin 7 Chummy Tourer. Offered is the rarest of the rare early British Touring Cars. Nicknamed the “Baby Austin,” the 7 was considered a people's economy car and was produced from 1922-1939 in the United Kingdom. The Austin 7 was considerably smaller than the same period model T produced in the United States.
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.
What is the oldest BMW?
The First BMW Car
BMW started making cars in 1928 after taking over Fahrzeugfabrik Eisenach. The BMW 3/15 was the company's first offering; it was produced as a "Dixi" car between 1927 and 1929 and then as a BMW from July 1929 to March 1932. BMW gave up the manufacturing license soon afterward.
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.
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?
Chassis Number stamped on the Chassis
At first, this was stamped on the nearside rail, forward of the front engine mounting. Figs 7 & 8; then sometime in the late '20s the works moved the numbering along the rail to just forward of the rear engine mounting, adding the Engine Number.
