Harold Murfitt (centre), a confectioner from Ramsay, Huntingdonshire, was probably the owner from new and the car was kept in his family until 1957. Continue reading “The rejuvenation of a 1930 RF (3)”
Click on images for larger. Thanks to Chris Gould for uncovering these. Continue reading images from the Andrew Marfell collection
Chassis paint markings on the rear cross member are sometimes present, either by stencil, or brush. These have been noted beyond the short wheelbase cars, but need to be noted somewhere for posterity. Earlier SWB markings are found on the … Continue reading Chassis paint markings
Other cars are available. Clip from crossle01 Youtube channel. Continue reading RL on Exeter Trial
I knew a very original car was to be campaigning the ‘Cold Turkey’ at Tulley’s Farm in late December 2018 so went over to observe exactly what goes on at an Austin Seven trial. Continue reading “Searching for SWB trim – Tulley’s Farm”
Will and Denise Maw’s latest car, a 1928 RF Fabric Saloon UE6316. The car has an interesting history in that in 1984 it was entered as a raffle prize at Beaulieu and since then it has had quite a few owners. Continue reading The Automobile competition prize RF
In this October 1926 The Motor advert, the England Saloon was promoted as a miniature luxury saloon, in daily use by such people as Viscount Curzon and others; ‘whilst several MPs regularly arrive at the House in their England Saloons’. … Continue reading Gordon England luxury saloons – ‘uncannily silent’
A car once owned and restored by David Martin is an early short scuttle RG without bonnet louvres. It was released at the same time as its steel bodied twin – the RL – and initially sold amidst the last of … Continue reading 1930 RG Fabric Restoration
A June 2018 advert in Madrid, Spain for what looked like a low-roofed RK revealed car is bodied wholly in steel, including the roof. According to the Gaydon Heritage Archives this car was originally delivered to Spain in September 1929, … Continue reading Spanish steels
HX was originally a Middlesex registration and that plate was registered in very early 1932, which better links with the chassis listed on the Register – 131670. The car was blue and there may be a connection with the 750MC. … Continue reading Where is HX 4683 – early 1932 with an RK body?
What seems a fresh and bright renovated RF (3) Fabric is going to auction in November 2018 here. Lots of bits to puzzle over and it is either a later chassis (122301) with an early registration, or a late-ish registration … Continue reading RF (3) for sale at auction
Archived details and images from an old Car-From-UK advert online for an Austin 7 RF Fabric. Reproduced here because of the value of the detail in these images (and the summary biographical description) for the restorer. I presume the carpets … Continue reading A very original RF (2) variant
The new RL replaces the aluminium RK in mid 1930 – initially with no bonnet louvres or scuttle vents. 5 such cars are known, and about 7 in total RL/RG with no bonnet louvres. Send any pictures of cars. Continue reading July 11th 1930: Light Car & Cyclecar
We first saw this Fabric car here. Ken Kimber has taken on guardianship of 81105 and has started to find some intriguing detail which will be of use to others. He reports: Although the car is largely original it has had … Continue reading The hard work begins…
A nice matching numbers car which is fortunate to appear in the extant Austin Production B1 ledger, confirming its blue colour and “sunshine” – the extra sunroof priced at five pounds. This is a Spring 1930 car. Note the factory … Continue reading Original RK detail at East Preston
Not related, but worth recording somewhere should you be passing and wanting to investigate further. John Coleman’s epic-tripping Chummy included. Click on images for larger picture. Continue reading Austin 7 at National Motor Museum, Gaydon
Kim Rose has a 1929 RF fabric car which he is presently restoring. The car has its original engine and body and has spent most of its life indoors – it emerged from a garage after 51 years! This article is from the … Continue reading Kim Rose’s RF Restoration in NZ
A nice original 1929 RF- an RF(3) variant for identification purposes – originally from Somerset (formerly YC4791) going to auction in July 2018; let us know if you are the new owner! The chassis number appears to be A8 series which would be recorded in the few remaining Austin ledgers. The “Heritage” records known to survive are for just four sequences of cars: March-June 1929; A8 series -Ch. 77535 – 87433 June-Dec 1929; A9 series – Ch. 87434 – 97332 April-Oct 1930; B1 series – Ch. 107228 – 117126 Jan-June 1931; B3 series – Ch. 127026 – 136924 Continue reading A fabric RF for auction
The Austin ledger notes refer to this interior trim option as ‘Taps’, a better finish that rexine or leathercroft but not generally as long lasting. Several restorations are seeking a source for Tapestry trim. The 1928 ‘Valencia’ RF featured here … Continue reading ‘Tapestry’ trim option
Steve Berg’s first car, an RK saloon, is shown in the colour photo taken around 1958/59. She was named Modestine and her colour was originally maroon. He still has the bulb horn found in a breaker’s yard in Edgware. The registration … Continue reading ’29 RK – A first Seven VW 8841
An RK body for sale. Not 1926! https://www.prewarcar.com/235628-1926-austin-seven-two-door-saloon-bodywork Continue reading body for sale
R.C. Moss specialises in vintage Bentley restoration and maintenance. This article reproduced from Octane Magazine in 2015 details the discovery of the original Rexine manufacturing equipment and the rebirth of the material which similarly covered both Fabric-bodied Sevens and Bentleys in … Continue reading Rexine rediscovered
A part-finished project with most of the hard work done by the looks of it. Apparently now sold! (Let us have a progress report when its finished if you bought it.) Continue reading RK for sale at Beaulieu
In 1919, eyeing developments overseas, motorised transport was prohibited by ordinances on St Helena, an island in the South Atlantic. For five years this was uncontested but in 1924 islanders began debating whether mechanised transport should be allowed on the island. The … Continue reading Number One on St. Helena
click for larger image: Continue reading How to start an RF
This Austin 7 recently returned to the UK and is now undergoing full conservation by the team at Julian Parker Limited for its owner. “In our opinion, this particular little vehicle is probably one of the most important and complete vehicles … Continue reading Conservation of 1928 RF by Julian Parker Ltd.
Frederick Rowland Emett OBE was a cartoonist, illustrator and inventor, who earned international fame and a decent living from creating elegantly outlandish machines which served no useful purpose other than make people laugh. He was first and foremost a brilliant … Continue reading Artist Roland Emett and the RK
These may (or may not) have original detail: SaveSave Continue reading Barnfind
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Restorations The remarkable Spanish RF here Malcolm Watts’ restoration article here Brochures 1929 Austin brochure for all models including RK and Fabric saloon here Roadtests Lightcar and Cyclecar 1929 RK Road test here Forum threads Door latches here Body number detail … Continue reading Austin 7 RK & RF resources
