Austin Seven and Ten: Illustrated History Books & Guides

The Complete Catalogue of the Austin Seven

The Austin Seven, launched in 1922, was a groundbreaking car that made driving affordable for many Britons for the first time. Its low price, economical small engine, and simple design attracted new drivers and ended the cyclecar era. It also drew buyers away from motorcycle-and-sidecar combinations, which had been the only affordable motorized option for those with limited budgets.

A century after its introduction, the Austin Seven still has a global following. Its lasting appeal comes from its easy maintenance and low running costs, as well as the wide variety of models produced from 1922 to 1939. This diversity, as Austin improved the model, fascinates enthusiasts but can also cause confusion.

Pages of the book "The Complete Catalogue of the Austin Seven"

This book offers a clear guide to the key features of each Austin Seven variant, tracing its development from the original 1922 model to the final 1939 version. It covers British models, export versions, coachbuilt designs, military adaptations, and factory-built competition and record-breaking cars, providing a comprehensive view of this iconic vehicle's legacy.

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Author:	James Taylor
Details:	143 pages, 11 x 8.7 x 0.75 in (28 x 22 x 1.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	250+ b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2024)
ISBN:	9781914929076

Austin Seven

The Austin Seven was Britain's answer to the Ford Model T, making car ownership affordable long before the VW Beetle or Mini. At a time when most budget transport options were motorcycles with sidecars, the Austin Seven offered a practical four-wheeled alternative.

Drawing on years of experience owning and restoring Austin Sevens, Roger Bugg explains how this small but fully equipped car was ahead of its time. It featured a well-arranged dashboard, modern-style instruments, and a four-speed synchromesh gearbox. Its adaptable design allowed modifications to the chassis, engine, and body.

Beyond family use, the Austin Seven also made its mark in racing. The book covers engine upgrades and bodywork changes that enhanced its performance on the track.

For enthusiasts, the book provides practical advice on buying, restoring, and maintaining an Austin Seven, including costs, parts suppliers, and owner clubs. It places the car in its historical context as a vehicle that gave affordable mobility to many. Rare and previously unpublished illustrations support the story.

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Author:	Roger Bugg
Details:	96 pages, 9.25 x 6.5 in (23.5 x 16.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	100 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2022)
ISBN:	9781398109858

Immortal Austin Seven

The Austin Seven was truly "Motoring for the Millions, " and Herbert Austin's small car has fascinated thousands of enthusiasts for nearly a century, with over 300 different models produced in 17 years. The Austin Seven engine also powered planes, boats, tractors, and motorcycles, and was used in many surprising ways, all described in this book.

This book tells the story of this popular pre-war car in all its variations, from the earliest Chummy of the 1920s, through Sports, Military, Box, and Ruby Saloons to the Twin Cam racers of the late 1930s.
There is also a section on the use of the Austin Seven after World War Two, and the car's role in competitions like trials, hill climbs, and circuit racing, including the successful 750 Formula, which launched the careers of famous men like Colin Chapman, Eric Broadley, Arthur Mallock, and Tony Southgate, and the trend of building Austin Seven "Specials" which peaked in the 1950s.

Pages of the book "Immortal Austin Seven"

The book includes period drawings and rare photographs, and is essential for Austin Seven or general motoring enthusiasts.

Models covered:
- Austin Seven 1922-1939
- Dixi/BMWs 7 hp 1927-1932
- Rosengart L.R. 1928-1953
- American Austin/Bantam 1930-1941.

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Author:	David Edwin Morgan
Details:	224 pages, 9.8 x 9.8 in (25 x 25 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	250 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781845849795

Austin Seven & Ten - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Austin Seven introduced in 1922 and the Austin Ten, which came in 1932. Describes the Austin Seven and Ten Saloons, sports cars, record cars, Specials, racing cars, Swallow, Bantam, Hawk, Ruby, Big Seven, Ten-Four, Sherborne and Cambridge.

• The 67 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Author:	R. M. Clarke
Details:	160 pages, 11 x 8.25 x 0.43 in (28 x 21 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	300 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2009)
Series:	Road Test Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855208803

Original Austin Seven - The Restorer's Guide to All Passenger Car and Sports Models 1922-39

The Austin Seven, Britain's most affordable and popular pre-war car, saw nearly 300.000 units produced. Over time, a diverse range of models emerged, starting with early four-seater tourers and expanding to saloons, two-seaters, coupés, and sports versions.
Alongside around 50 body styles made at Longbridge, coachbuilders like Swallow and Gordon England crafted more refined Sevens, while licensed versions appeared in Germany, France, and the USA.

Today, enthusiasts seek fully original Austin Sevens - whether restored, unrestored, or neglected - but verifying their authenticity is challenging due to the wide model variety. "Original Austin Seven" addresses this need.
This carefully researched book draws on factory records to detail how these beloved cars evolved. It covers specifications, chassis and body changes, production updates, colors, optional features, special coachwork, and international variants.
Over 270 photos highlight key model differences, mechanical updates, and trim details. The book features 25 specially photographed cars - some untouched, others expertly restored - alongside selected archive images. These visuals offer a vital reference for enthusiasts.

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Author:	Rinsey Mills
Details:	128 pages, 12 x 9.1 x 0.59 in (30.5 x 23 x 1.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	270 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2008)
Series:	Original Restorer's Guide
ISBN:	9781906133054

The Austin Seven

The Austin Seven, a compact yet durable 750 cc British car introduced in 1922, played a key role in shaping automobile design and proving the potential of small four-cylinder engines.
Designed as an affordable alternative for families who might otherwise use a motorcycle and sidecar, it became the savior of the Austin company and remained in production until 1939.

Beyond its success on the road, the Seven also excelled in racing, leading to the development of advanced twin overhead camshaft single-seaters. Many examples have survived, allowing new generations of enthusiasts to drive, race, and restore this practical and economical classic.

Table of Contents:
- Small is Beautiful
- The Vintage Years (1922-1929)
- Business is Booming (1930-1939)
- Racing and Records
- Austin Seven Production (1922-1939)
- Further Reading
- Places to Visit

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Author:	Jonathan Wood
Details:	32 pages, 8.25 x 5.9 x 0.16 in (21 x 15 x 0.4 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Shire Publications Ltd (GB, 2008)
ISBN:	9780747804161