 Due to its small size an Austin Seven can be housed almost everywhere. They are not only sinfully funny machines to drive... after a country ride you can store them in your living room. Not a long time ago we were told about an early Seven kept for a long time in a storage room full of furniture. The situation made us think of these now-famous American tv-programs about storage auctions. Luckily there was no need to bid to see this car. After around one hour moving old furniture we saw a sheet covering a little automobile: yep - this was 'our' little Seven. Rapidly we removed the cover and then saw what you can see in the main photo. An early Austin Seven... but very far from the "Very original restored Chummy" as it had been described to us. The car showed a hand made radiator cover and modern headlights in the front (photo 2). The windshield and top seems to be sourced from a Citroën 5 CV. The body has strange forms and includes non-original moldings all over. The bonnet has louvres, the dashboard has nothing in common with the original (photo 3) and even the seats appear to have been made by a not very careful restorer (photo 4). At least the engine seems to be in good overall condition, even if the original carburettor has also been replaced by a modern one. In conclusion, a 1970s bad restoration of which only the rolling chassis is unmolested. At least our experiencie with the storage room was good fun! (Text and pictures: Francisco Carrión) |
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Austin Seven discovered behind furniture
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