Guides by Model: Austin 7
From Classic Car Life
If you are considering buying an Austin Seven but do not know what research to do or what to look for then this Austin Seven car guide should help you out with a few pointers.
Before you start your search for the perfect Austin 7 you ought to join an Austin 7 club. Other members of the club will be able to give you lots of useful advice and support when buying your first Austin Seven. You should look at as many models as you can before deciding which one is for you. There are also a lot of books that have been written on the Austin Seven which are worth reading and are full of handy tips. Once you have chosen the model you like best then ask if you can test drive one in the Austin Seven club you have joined, this will give you a good idea of what the vintage car should feel like. It is also worth researching typical prices before you buy an overpriced Austin 7.
Some Car Buying Advice
- Buy an Austin 7 advertised through the club.
- Take someone along with you who is knowledgeable about old cars and in particular the *Austin 7.
- Check the car has a valid Logbook and MOT.
- Ask the previous owner about the car’s history.
- Check that parts are original if this is important to you.
- Determine the reason for sale.
- Check the paintwork and upholstery which are expensive items in the Austin 7.
- Make sure there are no signs of water leakage.
- Look at the oil levels, check under the car and the Dipstick.
- Check all of the lights work.
Technical Checks When Buying an Austin 7
- Check clutch travel.
- Jack up the back wheels and check slack-motion and bearings.
- Run engine and listen for timing gears.
- Check grease nipples.
- When on a test drive in the Austin 7 you should check the pick up, pulling, steering, stopping and general feel of the car.
