30-11-2017, 01:09 AM
I read every post on this forum, and learn something new every day, people ask for advice and help and we all benefit from the answers given. If people cant give a sensible answer then please do not reply to the post, just because the subject may not agree with your own perception of what an Austin 7 should be. Arthur like myself and many before us is building a special using non Austin parts, if it was made from all Austin components it would still be as special, even if every part of a car is correct in every way and you may want to call it a replica, its still a special, there are a lot of non Austin powered specials out there some have been around competing in events for many years and are now well respected cars.
I will agree that an Austin powered special will be worth a lot more money but on the other hand the car can be built for a lot less, my OHV 850 Reliant engine and gearbox cost me £165, if any of you complainers know how to get around 39 BHP out of an Austin 7 engine for that price please let me know. At the end of the day our Reliant powered cars will have 12v electrics and a decent charging system and enough power to keep up with modern traffic without putting to much strain on the original Austin mechanical parts, whilst retaining most of the charm of 1930s driving.
I will agree that an Austin powered special will be worth a lot more money but on the other hand the car can be built for a lot less, my OHV 850 Reliant engine and gearbox cost me £165, if any of you complainers know how to get around 39 BHP out of an Austin 7 engine for that price please let me know. At the end of the day our Reliant powered cars will have 12v electrics and a decent charging system and enough power to keep up with modern traffic without putting to much strain on the original Austin mechanical parts, whilst retaining most of the charm of 1930s driving.