Austin Seven - The Essential Buyer's Guide

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author’s years of Austin Seven ownership, learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Synopsis

The Austin Seven is probably the most influential of British automobiles. The first car built for the masses, it was also the most versatile. There were tourer, saloon, sports, van, military, racing, and coach-built models. The engine was used in tractors, boats, and motorcycles, and the car influenced designers such as Colin Chapman of Lotus Cars. It is a relatively cheap way into the vintage movement: spares are plentiful and reasonably priced, it is cheap to run and to insure, and there is no road fund license to pay. The Austin Seven is also compact, so takes up little storage.

This book will help you to recognise the benefits of owning an Austin Seven, the most versatile of vintage cars. It will guide you towards buying the car that best suits your requirements, whether an open top model or the more comfortable saloon. It explains the simple tasks of undertaking the maintenance yourself. It helps with sourcing of spares, explains the tools you will require, and gives details of clubs where you can find advice and literature related to all Sevens.

Features

• Like having a real marque expert at your side
• Full coverage of all Austin Seven models
• Where and how to buy a Austin Seven
• Advice on choosing the right model and condition
• Key checks – how to spot a bad car quickly
• Comprehensive inspection guide
• In-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses
• Discussion of desirable upgrades as well as modifications to avoid
• Market and value data, predicts which models will become collectable
• Details of club back-up and support organization

Book Details:

Publisher Code: 9781845843533
ISBN 13: 9781845843533
Author: John Barker
Published: 2013
Pages: 64
Dimension: 135x195mm
Soft Cover, colour illustrations