Half Scale Austin 7 Chummy

[swiftruss]

   

I am the owner of a battery powered half scale Austin Seven tourer manufactured by David Royle circa 1984. Any information regarding numbers made or contact details of current owners would be greatly appreciated.

   
   

[Peter Naulls]

I can't tell you much about them except that they also made a Chummy van version. There has been some discussion on the forum previously.

Peter.

[squeak]

The following was lifted from the old forum apologies to Peter Clayton
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Peter CLAYTON
Oct 17, 2015 - 3:55PM





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I have an update on the GRP moulds from Royle Cars, When the business was closed all assets including the scale Austin Seven items were auctioned off by Lithgow Sons & Partners. I contacted them and a very helpful Melanie spent some time finding the purchaser. He has now contacted me and still has the moulds.I copy his e-mail to me below.

Hello Mr. Clayton,

I have been approached by Messrs. Lithgow Sons & Partners regarding the moulds that I purchased some time ago from the liquidators of David A.C. Royle & Co. for making a half sized Austin Seven & I understand that you may have an interest in acquiring them.

Whilst I purchased these for a possible future business venture & therefore have little interest in disposing of them, I shall be pleased to discuss this topic with you if you care to contact me by phone on 07848 451861. 

With best regards.
Steve Owen.
Richeleigh Specialist Vehicles
Tel:- 01642 300706
Should anyone wish to follow up this "project" please feel free to contact Steve Owen.

[Nick Salmon]

A quick google of Richleigh yields this.

Richleigh Specialist Vehicles Vehicles for Sale

For a large selection of Funeral Vehicles please call the number below.

Contact Steve Owen

07848 451861

Guisborough, N. Yorks

[swiftruss]

I've gleaned from David Royles book that about 30 were made and sent as far afield as California and New Zealand. Some were sold by Harrods, including a van version. I can post more pictures if anyone is interested

   

[Greig Smith]

By all means post more pictures, I'm sure I'm not the only one that is interested...

Cheers
Greig

[swiftruss]

This is the BMW Dixi version that was sold to BMW dealers

   

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Austin 3 1/2 Van

   

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Chummy Sales leaflet

   

[JohnD]

I have a GRP Body, Wings & Bonnet for a Royle chummy i purchased around 18 months ago.

I would be interested in photos of the chassis & running gear of your car please.

I would be very interested in purchasing a set of suitable wheels if anyone has something suitable.

[swiftruss]

Some pictures of the chassis and running gear, I hope this helps.

   

   

   

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A few more pictures

   

   

   

[Mike Costigan]

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Love it!