Austin Seven Tourer

A 1928 Austin Seven Chummy vintage car in the snow

Key facts

  • Year

    1928

  • Country

    Great Britain

  • Capacity

    747cc

  • Cylinders

    4

  • Output

    Not known

  • Maximum speed

    45mph/72.42kph

  • Price new

    £135

  • Owner

    National Motor Museum Trust

  • Manufacturer

    Austin Motor Co. Ltd, Longbridge, Birmingham

The Austin Seven had grown up since its first appearance in 1922. There was now an electric starter, electric horn, speedometer and shock absorbers.

This little car was popular at home and abroad. Austin Sevens were made under licence in France as Rosengarts, Germany as Dixi and in America as the Bantam.

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Panoramic view of the first floor of the National Motor Museum

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