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Austin 7 performance and specs
| Model | Austin 7 1933-34 |
|---|---|
| Top Speed | 60mph |
| 0-50mph | 25 seconds |
| Fuel consumption | 35-40mpg |
| Gearbox | Four-speed manual |
- Why was the Austin 7 called a chummy?
- What is an Austin 7 Chummy?
- What is a chummy car?
- Was Brum an Austin 7?
- Why was the Austin Allegro so bad?
- What is a Ford Popular?
- What is the difference between Austin A30 and A35?
- Who designed the Austin 7?
- What was the price of a Ford Model T?
- Where is the chassis number on an Austin 7?
- What kind of car did the prisoner drive?
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
What was the price of a Ford Model T?
The Ford Model T was a small, light weight vehicle that many customers admired and enjoyed. From 1908 to 1927, the Ford Model T dominated sales in America. The price for a Model T Touring vehicle was $290 or $580 for the Tudor sedan.
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.
What kind of car did the prisoner drive?
An S2 Lotus Seven (registration plate "KAR 120C"), driven by creator/director and actor Patrick McGoohan, was featured in the opening titles of the 1967–1968 television series The Prisoner - although the car in the final episode, "Fall Out", was another; driven by Caterham Car's MD Graham Nearn.
