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It would have never stood a chance against the likes of Ford and Chevrolet,anymore than the American Austin did.
Too small and revolutionary for the US and I doubt it would have sold here against the 7.
I wonder whether it could have sold in parts of Europe ?
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Location: Peak District, Derbyshire
Car type: 1929 Chummy, 1930 Chummy, 1930 Ulster Replica, 1934 Ruby
..a sort of U.S.A. Trabant. Small cars never caught on in the USA until the Beetle - and if you've ever had one, even they can hardly be described as small.
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Has anyone ever shortened a Seven chassis below 6' 3"? How would that do for trialling in theory?
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30 odd years ago I built myself a 10 x 5 car trailer which was big enough to cope with most cars from a 7 up to middle sized cars.It could carry a model A ford (Just), MGB ,escort etc. As time went on I found it wasn't wide enough to take newer cars,sort of late 80's on.
In the uk recently I hired a Toyota Aygo,what would be classed as a small car now I suppose.It reminded me of my Mini days,and so much easier to park than my VW Passat .
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Ah be careful the rear track on a LWB car is 1090mm. The car isn't so light there is a jack under the front axle.