I have noted that in my Ulster Rep, there appears to be a slight leak where the NS front tab is riveted to the tank. Is this a common fault and what is the best way to repair?

Erich in Seattle

Date: 25-04-2018

HVA Auction Calender for 2018

Wondered if anyone had news of the next HVA auction ?

Searched their website, the last  listing is for sept  2017..

oil button wanted for 1926 chummy working or not please call 01495 222066 for robert regan,

does anyone have a 1931--32 drivers steel door for austin bodied tourer the door is the same shape as a chummy door but has a steel skin ,prefer a good one but any condition considered please call 01495 244843 for brian davis.

Hi all, I have just purchased my new six volt negative earth Dynamator from Accuspark. I cant wait to see that amp meter head into the positive quadrant, and club discount is available!

Hello

Was wondering if others more knowledgeable can clarify a few things regarding both American Bantam and Rosengart?

Interested to know what relationship if any the 20-22 hp 754-821cc (aka 46-50.1 cid) American Bantam side-valve engines has with the 747cc Austin 7? If they are both directly related or whether the former like the 788cc BMW 3/20 OHV engine was an all-new design developed from the same tooling as the Austin 7 unit?

Additionally beyond its role in developing the original Jeep prototype did American Bantam consider getting back into car production after WW2?

Also engine aside to what degree was the Rosengart Ariette directly related to the Austin 7? As have heard varying opinions ranging from the Ariette chassis having only a very negligible connection to the Austin 7, up to the Ariette indeed featuring an Austin 7 derived chassis (in spite of its modern post-war looks suggesting it could have remained in production for almost a decade in better circumstances via a more potent engine).

Hello all, from time to time concerns are expressed about the future and the very obvious need to encourage new and young enthusiasts into the wonderful world of Austin Sevens. Since many old vehicle clubs find it difficult to attract new (and young) members and also volunteers for committee roles the discussion can get a bit gloomy. Back in March we held the Bristol Austin Seven Club AGM. We had a fair turnout - over 10% of the club membership which, considering the snow and threats of worsening weather was pretty good. For the past few years we have not had all committee roles filled which was a disappointment however, following our AGM, I am pleased to report that the Committee is back to full strength with several new and recent members. 

It is worth pointing out that although the average age of the club membership is quite high (reflecting the general trend of few young drivers getting into old cars) we do have quite a few younger members. On our current committee for example we have 3 under 40s and 3 women in key roles (Vice Chair, Newsletter Editor and Membership / Registrar) so there is a good mixture of experience, ideas and plenty of enthusiasm. I know that we along with most A7 and other old vehicle clubs face various challenges but I thought it was worth mentioning this recent positive news.  We are always interested in any initiatives to encourage widening participation in the A7 scene and, to this end, the BA7C are pleased to be supporting club member Chris Blakey with his ambitious and inspirational 2019 Celebrate the Seven Expedition.

We look forward to hearing positive news from other clubs.

All the best,

Dan Cole

Hi All
A friend of mine is searching for a 1936 Austin 7 Ruby registration no. EPG 289 that his father owned in the 1970's and 1980's. The body was green with black wings. It was sold in about 1988 and was then sold on to someone in Hungerford, Berkshire, who restored it. According to the DVLA system, the MOT expired in 2007. Does anyone know where it is please? Any information gratefully received.
Thanks
Rich

I had an installation to do in Kingussie last week. As it was a fairly relaxed timescale I took the Ruby; a round trip of 95 miles getting back home just after lunch.


Tools and components just fitted on the back seat:

   


Aviemore was misty but I could just see the remnants of the snow on Cairngorm:

   


I took the b-road through Feshiebridge, lined with leaf-less silver birch trees:

   


And passed the ruins of Ruthven Barracks:

   


On the return journey I stopped in Carrbridge to see the torrents of melt-water under the pack-horse bridge ...

   

... and met these German tourists. They were more interested in the Ruby than the scenery - which was fine by me!

   


Final stop was at the peculiarly robust Findhorn Bridge, built in 1926.

   


I could have taken the modern and got back earlier but that would have been no where near as much fun!

Peter.

Once again the Lincolnshire group of the PWASC have run a fantastic event. 
It was a full entry. I could really recommend entering next years event (7th April).
You need to get an entry off Peter Rowlands very early if you want a place (oversubscribed).