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Description
NEW VIDEO; Solid car; recent ignition service and new battery;
original interior; lots of patination; ideal starter classic
The Big
7 was always intended as a replacement for the immortal Seven, but such was the
affection for its smaller sibling that demand continued right up until the
outbreak of the war.
Bigger in every department, the Big 7 continued to
use the traditional suspension of the earlier cars and was rather
overshaddowed by the Austin 8 when it made its debut in 1939 - a more
advanced design that was to do sterling service in the War effort.
That
said, they are an easy car to own and drive and have a following of
their own.
An all-in-one engine/block of cast iron of about 900cc
replaced the aluminium crankcase of the Seven, offering more performance
and reliability, all in a Ruby-esque body shell which was bigger in all
dimensions.
This example is in presentable order, looking like an
older restoration which has retained the original upholstery. There are
plenty of tidying jobs to do, but nothing structural and the vendor has
just fitted a new dizzy cap, condensor, rotor arm, points and set of plugs
as well as treating it to a new battery.
It has been running and
driving on site, although there may be further recommissioning to be done before
hitting the road once more.
Unusual to see, there is lots to like about a
Big 7 and this one looks like an ideal foray into Pre-War
motoring for those on a budget.
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