061 Austin Seven Opal Tourer (1937) DKR 811 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven Opal Tourer (1937-39) Engine 747cc S4 SV Production 32,500 Registration Number DKR 811 (Kent) 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, (independent 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. 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 were it was licenced for production under a number of names. The original 1922 four-cylinder Austin Seven engine had a bore of 2.125" (54mm) and stroke of 3" (76mm), giving a capacity of 696 cc and RAC rating of 7.2 hp. From March 1923 the bore was increased to 2.2" (56mm) giving 747 cc and 10.5 hp Over its long production run the Seven was produced in a bewildering variety of forms including vans, Coupes, Saloons, Cabriolet, Sporting cars, and Tourers with model development, specially bodied cars and specials i have read there could be as many as 327 variants The 1937-39 models were the last of the immortal 747cc Austin Sevens dating back to 1923. With an advertising by-line Austins jewels. Available as a two seater, Tourer (Opal), Saloon (Ruby) and Cabriole (Pearl) from August 1936. With semi-Girling brakes and a 17hp three bearing engine. Closed cars have winding rear quarter windows. Full Girling rod operated brakes from June 1938. Last cars March 1939 Diolch am 98,429,215 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 98,429,215 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-061