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Location: Germany
Car type: RP 1934
Hello,
after I had read that the RP De Luxe version had a spare wheel cover, I tried to find more details about this additional feature.
What were they originally made of?
What did they look like?
Do some original pieces still exist?
Are they available as reproduction parts?
I know that in the mid-nineties I thought about buying one of the versions that had a reflective triangle printed onto it, but....
Regards
Frank
Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 137 Threads: 6
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Location: Germany
Car type: RP 1934
Thanks for the link, many times this gadget is mentioned but I have not yet seen a historic photo or a surviving example. I have already contacted a German seamstress to reproduce a tool wrap from the information provided by some Austin Seven enthusiasts, they could also work on this project, but... Information and details needed...
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Location: The village of Evenley
Car type: 1934 Austin Seven RP Deluxe
I have seen a photograph here on the forum (or perhaps the old one) showing a spare wheel cover and unless my mind I’d playing tricks on me, I think it is a period shot.
It was an RP parked on the verge and I have a feeling some ladies were enjoying a picnic...I shall see if I can find it.
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Location: The village of Evenley
Car type: 1934 Austin Seven RP Deluxe
Wonderful! The first one I’ve seen apart from the catalogue shot
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Location: Towcester
Car type: Box & Special
I saw one for the first time, at the centenary. It's a wonderful looking thing, but the owner confirmed that it made changing wheels very awkward.
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Back in 1958 I had an Austin ten Clifton (1935) rwo seater with dickey and it was fitted with such a cover. Not so all enveloping,but with the polished strip. I always thought it was original , certainly no aftermarket badge on it.