I have put a test picture up, but it is a TINY original & I cannot find a way to up the size!
I will try again using my computer, but may it be possible to increase it on this site???
It is my 1931 Saloon at RMA Sandhurst 1958/9 with a Kuwaiti cadet's Impala (they were very rich even then!)

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The Gallery is growing, and I thought it might be amusing to bring you a picture each month for wider appreciation.

I'll start with this one submitted by Peter Naulls, since nothing is known about it - maybe someone can add some information? It's obviously a professionally constructed body, so I've put it in the Coachbuilt section, but by whom? The key features I have identified are the long bonnet, which unusually reaches right back to the windscreen and leading edge of the door, the stepped line of the top of the door, and most unusually it's a four-seater. The hood looks like it's in the process of being fitted, so perhaps we are looking at the coachbuilder's premises?

Comments welcome!

Edit: Although the bodywork looks to be new in this photo, the front axle and suspension look a bit weathered, and the front tyres are past their best, so although the car probably dates from 1927-28, perhaps this is a mid-thirties re-body?

Hello.

As many of you know, the Association has embarked on a number of Projects of late. After the wonderful gesture of Association President Bob Wyatt with his gift of the copyright of his book Motor for the Million, one of those Projects is to produce a revised edition of his book to celebrate the Centenary in 2022. 

A team has now been put together to focus on this and one of the first things we would like to do is scan and convert to editable text an edition of the book. We have a willing volunteer in Timothy Payne (thanks Timothy!) to undertake this task but I have said to him we will provide him with a decent scanner for his use. 

What I am wondering is, is there someone who might be prepared to donate or loan a suitable scanner to Timothy for the task at hand. The scanner would need to be able to scan at at least 300dpi and be 'TWAIN' compliant (though in truth, many scanners would be both of those).

Any offers would be very gratefully received and can be sent to secretary@a7ca.org

vary many thanks in advance

Hugh

Hi everyone from Italy!

I have a worn Austin 7 camshaft 3 bearings, i need to reprofile it and as it will go in a special, i would be happy to have something more racing oriented... let's call it "fast road specifications".

I have emailed pigsty racing but no reply, any suggestion where to do an exchange basis or to have mine reprofiled? 

thank you, Emanuel

I said "Its too cold to paint in the garage at the moment, it doesn't dry properly".

"Were decorating the living room after christmas, Paint in there If you want" she said.

Before she had finished the sentence I was moving my parts inside....
   
Here's to all those understanding girlfriends/wives/partners out there   id like to point out that we are doing major works in the living room in the new year (re plaster etc) so I better get my painting done asap...
It's snowing here tonight, definitely too cold for the garage 

Does anyone know if Austin Seven 1934  reg. # YD9750 still exists?

It's strange how things go.

Around 30 minutes ago, an old austin 7 owner brought me a few things to be sold.

A non austin 7 wheel brace.
An FZ 22 carb in nice condition.
And a very clean woodrow book.

The most interesting is an original painting of an austin 7.

I’m trying to trace some of the history of this car, a Cambridge. So far I know that Frank McDonald in Edinburgh bought the car in bits from someone in the Bristol area (1970s?) and eventually sold them to Ian Darling (Carnwath?) who rebuilt it. This seems to be when it acquired a box saloon radiator rather than the sports radiator it had. I have documentation showing it was in Mallorca between 2007 and 2016 before being brought back to the UK.
It is on the Club register as a Cambridge but I have nothing to corroborate this, I believe Williams’s records are somewhat sketchy so there may not be.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
Simon

Hi All,

Although most of you have not shipped overseas, doubtless a few have and might be able to provide some insight. I have found that it will be less expensive to ship my Ulster rep by air that renting an entire container for 50+ days. My shipper has informed me that by container, the container gets tossed around, might have leaks etc. Today, he indicated that the car will be secured to something called a "cookie sheet" and Steve((Hodgson) should provide a set of instructions as to where to tie down and where not to push(like the tail). He indicated that the guys at air cargo are minimum wage(mooks) and can be heavy handed. Do any of you have advice or horror stories of which I should be aware?

Any help is much appreciated as I want to get my newborn to the US in safety.

Best, Erich

A kind friend has offered me a Lucas diver's helmet-type rear lamp which has suffered a bit of wear and tear. The glass in all three lenses is cracked so I would be grateful for any link to where (or if) replacement glass can be found and any advice as to disassembly. My usual methods invariably lead to more damage than I started with!

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