2011年8月30日 · Does anyone have or know of the existance of a definitive listing of what models of Austin 7 were used by the Military - I know they used the APD Model military tourers but did they ever use the AK Model Chummy tourers ?

The Austin 7 is an economy car that was produced from 1922 until 1939 in the United Kingdom by Austin. It was nicknamed the "Baby Austin" and was at that time one of the most popular cars produced for the British market and sold well abroad.

At first sight it might seem rather bizarre to envisage an Austin 7 in military service unless it was in an episode of Dad's Army. However looks can be deceiving and these little machines may look cute but they are also surprisingly tough and many a modern day trials driver will attest to their excellent cross-country ability.

2024年11月25日 · There were a number of different Military production models, of course, most made by Austin themselves. Production figures of these and those from Mulliner are not known, of course. There are schematic drawings of the Austin versions on the Archive web site - starting at https://archive.a7ca.org/collections/tec.../td0189-2/

The Austin seven cars that are atributed with military use are those with the early flat rad design - being the APD series. The only evidence of any later 'Jewel' , Ruby, Pearl & Opel types being used (with the newer style sloping grill) is this photograph of a Dinky toy model below based on a PD type Military Tourer from 1937.

At first sight it might seem rather bizarre to envisage an Austin 7 in military service unless it was in an episode of Dad's Army. However looks can be deceiving and these little machines may look cute but they are also surprisingly tough and many a modern day trials driver will attest to their excellent cross-country ability.

AUSTIN 7'S IN THE BRITISH MILITARY. Military Tourers were used by the British Army in the 1930s, and were regarded as highly suitable for their purpose, which may be surprising to many now. In fact, Austin 7's have always been regarded as excellent cross-country vehicles, their low power being offset by extremely light weight and high ...

Based on a modified Austin 7 automobile, this vehicle is seen as Britain 's first purpose built military scout car. However, most of the vehicles were issued to the Royal Artillery for use by Battery Commanders to and from forward observation points.

2020年5月30日 · One of the rarer Seven versions, this APD tourer is a 1933/1934 model that wasn't road-registered until 1937, the trade vendor reports. It is said to have patinated (but charm-inducing) two-tone blue and black paint, the engine bay clean and tidy.

Believed to Be One of Just Two Mulliner-Bodied Military Cars Extant. Unique Export Desert Specification Presented in Caunter Camouflage. Formerly in the Collection of Austin Seven Authority and Author David Morgan. Extensive Supporting Documentation and History. A Charming and Historic Addition to Any Collection