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This is the modern Austin 7? - Tony Griffiths - 14-07-2021
The modern Austin 7? But not as good - it even has two-wheel brakes and is slower (yes, slower....). It's an enclosed mobility scooter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBz9zLFEa70
RE: This is the modern Austin 7? - Duncan Grimmond - 14-07-2021
Not sure if it could replace a seven but I could see myself using it as a daily runabout. Have to learn a bit more patience though
RE: This is the modern Austin 7? - Dave Mann - 14-07-2021
At least the windscreen steams up in the wet just like a Seven.
RE: This is the modern Austin 7? - Reckless Rat - 14-07-2021
Frankly my dears, I think I would rather shove wasps up my jacksie.
RE: This is the modern Austin 7? - Nick Salmon - 14-07-2021
I took one look and was about to go in search of some wasps in order to do a comparison...when I decided to watch the video right through. This thing is around 1,000 US dollars. It it hideous, but it works. Hats off to it.
RE: This is the modern Austin 7? - Howard Wright - 14-07-2021
Hi All
Perhaps when I’m too weak to push the clutch pedal and turn the wheel on my Sevens, and when incontinence means I need access to a toilet full time……
.Seriously it’s a great design concept, well executed but not for me YET!
Cheers
Howard
RE: This is the modern Austin 7? - Bob Culver - 14-07-2021
When we all take climate change seriously will all be reduced to many cars like that.
He was a tad critical. Would have a field day on all cars I have owned.
A sports model to match a Seven could be attractive but 2 wheel brakes a worry.
Huge A pillar in the modern manner. Front axle looks like a pre WW1 cycle car.
Needs side buffers to protect when larrikans push it over.
When our RP was less than 20 years old my brother could not bear to be seen in or near it.
The giant front window looks vulnerable.
RE: This is the modern Austin 7? - andrew34ruby - 14-07-2021
Think it depends where you live. It might be great in a large flat housing estate with all-the-shops-you-ever-need built in the centre.
RE: This is the modern Austin 7? - Tony Griffiths - 15-07-2021
(14-07-2021, 09:13 PM)andrew34ruby Wrote: Think it depends where you live. It might be great in a large flat housing estate with all-the-shops-you-ever-need built in the centre.
It would certainly be useless in the Peak District!
RE: This is the modern Austin 7? - Bob Culver - 15-07-2021
Where is Clarkson when you need him? (Fortunately he did not get near Sevens)