28-05-2024, 03:05 PM
It seems to be the accepted position that telescopic shock absorbers are not acceptable on Austin 7 cars. I think this view is a result of the VSCC position that telescopic shock absorbers on vintage cars is not acceptable since they were not used/available in vintage times I.de before the end of 1930. This of course utter nonsense. They were fitted as original equipment in the Lancia Lambda from the first car in 1922 where they were incorporated within the sliding pillars of the front suspension. They were also fitted to the 3 wheeler Morgan in vintage times. They were fitted to the Singer and Singer junior from August 1928. They were advertised as aftermarket items In July 1928 for Austin 7 cars. I attach example of the Singer models and the aftermarket fittings for Austin 7.
On the basis of this evidence I can see no reason why they should not be used on Austin 7's from late 1928 as in period modifications.
What are peoples views?
On the basis of this evidence I can see no reason why they should not be used on Austin 7's from late 1928 as in period modifications.
What are peoples views?