010 Austin Seven ARQ Ruby Saloon (1934) BMT 490 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven ARQ Saloon (1934) Engine 747cc S4 Registration Number BMT 490 (Middlesex) AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... Designed and developed by Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge at Austin's home in Lickey Grange, (independant of the Austin Motor Company), in order to discover a new market for Austin cars. At first rejected by the Austin board production only began after Herbert Austin threatened to take the design to rivals Wolseley The ARQ Saloon was built between August 1934 to August 1936, the first of the Ruby saloons. It was completely restyled with an enclosed radiator, low frame chassis and came supplied with a tool box under the bonnet. The cars were of steel construction over an ash frame, and now had an enclosed spare wheel. It rode on 17x4 wheels with Staybrite centres (black on standard models), a Pytchley sliding roof as standard. foot operated dip switch, and hinged rear windows Diolch am 97,099,199 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,099,199 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-010