10-08-2017, 03:10 PM
Just one thing worth bearing in mind Karl... the performance of a standard Austin Seven is generally what you might call rubbish, if you're comparing it with a modern.
A saloon whether Box or Ruby is unlikely to go much faster than 45mph on a flat road, possibly 50 downhill with a following wind. As for climbing hills then you're looking at a long slog in either 3rd (4 speed box) or 2nd (3 speed box) and going no more than 25-30mph. The brakes can best be described as between non existant and adequate and the steering isn't very precise even on a really well maintained car. They can be cramped and uncomfortable, noisy and draughty. It will take you a long time to clock up your 5000 miles a year, probably all year. But whatever. I love mine and wouldn't swap it for a gold pig (if I could find one)
Make sure you take someone with you that knows Austin Sevens before you part with your beer tokens.
A saloon whether Box or Ruby is unlikely to go much faster than 45mph on a flat road, possibly 50 downhill with a following wind. As for climbing hills then you're looking at a long slog in either 3rd (4 speed box) or 2nd (3 speed box) and going no more than 25-30mph. The brakes can best be described as between non existant and adequate and the steering isn't very precise even on a really well maintained car. They can be cramped and uncomfortable, noisy and draughty. It will take you a long time to clock up your 5000 miles a year, probably all year. But whatever. I love mine and wouldn't swap it for a gold pig (if I could find one)
Make sure you take someone with you that knows Austin Sevens before you part with your beer tokens.