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1936 Nippy: Where is reverse?

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1936 Nippy: Where is reverse?
Spencer Offline
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Car type: Austin Nippy 1936
#1
10-02-2021, 06:51 AM
Greetings from the newbie on the block.

My late father’s most treasured possession was his 1936 Nippy. Rather than sell it I have decided to take it over. The car is in South Africa but I shall ship it to Australia. 

I have managed to start it and go for a drive, but I cannot find reverse! All positions on the H are forward gears. Can anyone tell me where reverse is?

Also, what petrol should I use? Is unleaded a problem?

Thanks in advance.

Spencer.
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Dave Prior Offline
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#2
10-02-2021, 08:25 AM
Unleaded is fine, it's what they were originally designed to run on. For reverse, you need to lift the stick (pull up) and then it's right and down.
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Peter Arnold Offline
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#3
10-02-2021, 10:08 AM
Nice to see another 7 come to Australia.
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10-02-2021, 11:22 AM
have you come across the https://aus7in.wordpress.com Nippy archive, Spencer? It would be good to know if your car is 'known' about, especially if its particularly original.
https://ulster7.wordpress.com https://sevenrk.wordpress.com/
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Greig Smith Offline
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#5
10-02-2021, 12:23 PM
Where is the Nippy in SA Spencer, I'm in PE if you need anything done before it leaves ??

Ciao
Greig
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#6
11-02-2021, 10:36 PM
Unleaded 98 is the only fuel to use here in Oz the rest is rubbish. In which state will the Nippy reside? A warm welcome to Australia.
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Spencer Offline
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#7
12-02-2021, 11:46 AM
Thank you! Easy when you know how. My partner doesn't have to push me backwards, and is grateful!
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Spencer Offline
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12-02-2021, 04:10 PM (This post was last modified: 12-02-2021, 04:25 PM by Spencer. Edit Reason: Add to message. )
@JonE. Thanks for the link. I shall certainly look to see our car has any known history. I know my Dad had her for about 18 years but do not know who he bought it from, and so have no 'inherited' knowledge. 

@Peter Arnold. Thanks for the welcome. I still have to get the Nippy there. Have been living abroad, but will return to Bargara/Bundy eventually. I see you are in Qld. Whereabouts?

@Greig Smith: I am just down the road in Plett. Thank you for the offer. I will PM you if I need help.

@wild_willy: Thanks for the welcome. The Nippy will languish in sunny Qld for the time being.
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