17-10-2018, 06:44 PM
Hi Nick,
I got into Sevens only last year after seeing an Ulster style car in a local dealer's showroom and had a sit in it for no better reason than to see if it could accommodate my 6’2”.
Talking to people in the Yorkshire Pre War Austin 7 Club put me off the car due to its lack of originality. I decided to buy a Chummy (early four seater soft top) and went to see one in a classic car dealership. There he had a 1934 Type 65 two seater sports. It was love at first sight. More advice taken from the PWA7C and the car was bought. It was running a little rough but I figured plugs points etc should address this.
New timing gears, valves and cleaned out valve guides got it going just in time for this year's Pennine Run, on which we did 432 miles with no problems apart from a blocked jet.
So, taking your questions:
has anyone on here used one for driving any distance? See above
if looked after how reliable are they?
They are simple and robust, but need love and attention. Most technical queries will be answered by your local club on on here.
Is there a resale market for one if I bought it and didn't get on with it myself? Yes. There's a lot being bought and sold at any one time, but originality counts.
How much actual fun are they? I also have a Land Rover 2a Lightweight which has been bringing a smile to my face for five years now. However, the 65 gets many more smiles from passers by, my wife finds it very comfortable and I am loving getting to know it as far as both driving and working on it is concerned. I wish I'd bought one years ago!
Go for it, but join your local club first and ask for help.
Colin
I got into Sevens only last year after seeing an Ulster style car in a local dealer's showroom and had a sit in it for no better reason than to see if it could accommodate my 6’2”.
Talking to people in the Yorkshire Pre War Austin 7 Club put me off the car due to its lack of originality. I decided to buy a Chummy (early four seater soft top) and went to see one in a classic car dealership. There he had a 1934 Type 65 two seater sports. It was love at first sight. More advice taken from the PWA7C and the car was bought. It was running a little rough but I figured plugs points etc should address this.
New timing gears, valves and cleaned out valve guides got it going just in time for this year's Pennine Run, on which we did 432 miles with no problems apart from a blocked jet.
So, taking your questions:
has anyone on here used one for driving any distance? See above
if looked after how reliable are they?
They are simple and robust, but need love and attention. Most technical queries will be answered by your local club on on here.
Is there a resale market for one if I bought it and didn't get on with it myself? Yes. There's a lot being bought and sold at any one time, but originality counts.
How much actual fun are they? I also have a Land Rover 2a Lightweight which has been bringing a smile to my face for five years now. However, the 65 gets many more smiles from passers by, my wife finds it very comfortable and I am loving getting to know it as far as both driving and working on it is concerned. I wish I'd bought one years ago!
Go for it, but join your local club first and ask for help.
Colin